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Lenore, WV Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
$60/mo
$40/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Lenore is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are scarce, and most residents own their homes. The area is seeing some new construction, particularly in the outskirts of town.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
West Virginia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5%
Family & Relocation
55
7/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Lenore has limited public transportation, but the town is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and crosswalks
- Chief Logan State Park
- Hatfield-McCoy Trails
- Williamson Farmers Market
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Lenore has ordinances regulating property maintenance, zoning, and animal control
Financial Tools
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- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
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📊 Lenore — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring higher electric bills due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see increased gas and heating oil costs. Residents can expect to pay around 10-20% more for utilities during peak seasons.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The 25676 ZIP code has a property tax millage rate of 12.5, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Lenore has some sidewalks and crosswalks, but the town's infrastructure is not entirely stroller-friendly, with some rough roads and limited accessibility features
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