Living in Alum Creek, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alum Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Alum Creek has 1,749 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $74,231 (25% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $159,300, the median rent is $859/month.
Alum Creek at a glance
- Population
- 1,749
- Median age
- 48.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $74,231State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $159,300State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $859/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Alum Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the West Virginia median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Alum Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alum Creek the median home value is $159,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,608 a month in housing costs.
Alum Creek median household income
The median household income in Alum Creek is $74,231 and the income per person is $34,502. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Alum Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 701
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 21%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.16
Alum Creek demographics
- Population
- 1,749
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 554
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alum Creek ›
Education in Alum Creek
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Alum Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alum Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Alum Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek | 1,749 | $74,231 | $159,300 | $859 |
| Tornado | 1,114 | $83,000 | $174,800 | — |
| St. Albans | 10,522 | $53,972 | $140,800 | $931 |
| Jefferson | 534 | $39,861 | $73,800 | $636 |
| West Dunbar | 425 | $27,500 | $84,700 | $784 |
| Institute | 521 | $42,315 | — | $1,000 |
| South Charleston | 13,457 | $63,884 | $155,400 | $844 |
| Dunbar | 7,254 | $58,379 | $119,600 | $935 |
| Nitro | 6,853 | $53,848 | $128,900 | $949 |
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What is the median household income in Alum Creek, WV?
The median household income in Alum Creek is $74,231, 25% higher 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 Alum Creek?
The median home value in Alum Creek is $159,300, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Alum Creek?
The median gross rent in Alum Creek is $859 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Alum Creek, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the West Virginia median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Alum Creek?
The median age in Alum Creek is 48.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Alum Creek?
The average commute to work in Alum Creek is 27 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alum Creek?
The unemployment rate in Alum Creek is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alum Creek?
6.7% of adults in Alum Creek 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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