Living in Alderson, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alderson · Census data 2020–2024
Alderson has 1,383 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $32,212 (46% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $130,400.
Alderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alderson at a glance
- Population
- 1,383
- Median age
- 53.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $32,212State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $130,400State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 61 min
Is Alderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 61 minutes; a poverty rate of 45.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Alderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alderson the median home value is $130,400, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,067 a month in housing costs.
Alderson median household income
The median household income in Alderson is $32,212 and the income per person is $20,158. 45.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Alderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 716
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.11
Alderson demographics
- Population
- 1,383
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 656
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alderson ›
Education in Alderson
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Alderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alderson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 61 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.1%
Alderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderson | 1,383 | $32,212 | $130,400 | — |
| Ronceverte | 1,419 | $41,889 | $130,300 | $858 |
| Fairlea | 1,312 | $24,411 | — | $957 |
| Union | 476 | $35,000 | $154,200 | $615 |
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | $49,560 | $334,900 | $893 |
| Hinton | 2,086 | $37,610 | $92,900 | $951 |
| Meadow Bridge | 504 | $43,750 | — | $663 |
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | $104,000 | $634 |
| Rainelle | 1,458 | $35,625 | $80,800 | $663 |
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What is the median household income in Alderson, WV?
The median household income in Alderson is $32,212, 46% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alderson?
The median home value in Alderson is $130,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Alderson, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 61 minutes; a poverty rate of 45.8%.
What is the median age in Alderson?
The median age in Alderson is 53.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Alderson?
The average commute to work in Alderson is 61 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alderson?
The unemployment rate in Alderson is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alderson?
12.4% of adults in Alderson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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