Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Spring 4-25-2025
College/Unit
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program/Center
Geology and Geography
Abstract
The housing crisis in the United States has become a growing concern, with a lack of affordable, quality housing, and increased rates of homelessness. While this issue affects the nation as a whole, it takes on unique dimensions in rural and economically challenged places like West Virginia. What are the key trends and challenges in housing in West Virginia, and how do they impact housing quality, affordability, and access? Many communities across the state of WV are grappling with aging housing infrastructure, lack of new development, and economic instability. Motivated by both an omission in data and pressing housing issues in West Virginia, this project seeks to close the gap in knowledge around housing challenges in rural areas.
Recommended Citation
Bernard, Dawson and Frazier, Gabrielle, "Confronting Housing Challenges in West Virginia" (2025). CRC Research Symposium. 1.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/crc-research-symposium/1