Living in Aurora, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aurora · Census data 2020–2024
Aurora has 284 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $55,444 (7% lower than the West Virginia median).
Aurora is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Aurora at a glance
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 38.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $55,444State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
Is Aurora a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Aurora median household income
The median household income in Aurora is $55,444 and the income per person is $24,886. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Aurora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 138
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.20
Aurora demographics
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aurora ›
Education in Aurora
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Aurora have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aurora
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Aurora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 284 | $55,444 | — | — |
| Rowlesburg | 773 | $61,964 | $99,800 | $674 |
| Terra Alta | 1,841 | $50,536 | $95,200 | $742 |
| Oakland | 2,254 | $53,289 | $244,400 | $670 |
| Mountain Lake Park | 2,167 | $60,875 | $216,100 | $736 |
| Loch Lynn Heights | 480 | $48,958 | $129,800 | $881 |
| Bayard | 299 | $33,462 | $73,200 | $690 |
| Tunnelton | 404 | $65,565 | — | — |
| Kingwood | 2,973 | $71,154 | $162,000 | $664 |
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What is the median household income in Aurora, WV?
The median household income in Aurora is $55,444, 7% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Aurora, WV a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Aurora?
The median age in Aurora is 38.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Aurora?
The unemployment rate in Aurora is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aurora?
8.3% of adults in Aurora 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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