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Cost of Living in Harts, WV

Population: 578 | West Virginia

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Harts is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
88
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Harts, WV: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, Harts, WV is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 22% above the West Virginia state average of 73. Harts is a small community of 578 residents.

The median household income in Harts is $37,644, which is 50% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Harts. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.5°F, with summers averaging 75°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches spread over roughly 142 days.

Everyday prices in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$37,644
vs US Median ($75,149)
-50%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$369/mo

Everyday Prices in Harts

BLS Average Prices for the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.93
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🥚
$2.39
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-5% vs US
🥛
$3.84
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🍞
$1.77
Bread (white)
per lb
-5% vs US
🍗
$3.95
Chicken breast
per lb
-5% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-14% vs US

Climate in Harts

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

56.5°F
Avg Temperature
45.1"
Rainfall / Year
142d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 43 47 57 69 76 83 86 86 80 69 57 47
Avg °F 35 38 46 57 65 73 76 75 69 57 47 39
Low °F 26 29 36 46 54 62 66 65 58 46 37 30
Rain" 3.1 3.4 4.2 3.9 4.5 4.2 5.1 4.0 3.2 3.0 3.1 3.6

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