Market insights · West Virginia
Preston County, WV: growth, migration and housing
Preston County has 34,004 residents, down 0.6% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 526 households moved in and 520 moved out (+6 net), bringing in a net $11.5M of income. Median household income is $61,880, the median home $162,800 and median rent $750 a month.
In West Virginia: 12th of 55 counties for 5-year population growth · 21st of 55 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 12th of 55 counties for median household income · 16th of 55 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Preston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County, WV | 170 | $12.5M |
| Garrett County, MD | 38 | $1.4M |
| Marion County, WV | 24 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Preston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County, WV | 175 | $8.0M |
| Garrett County, MD | 31 | $1.2M |
| Taylor County, WV | 24 | $0.7M |
| Marion County, WV | 21 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.