Living in Barboursville, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barboursville · Census data 2020–2024
Barboursville has 4,376 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $60,571 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $197,700, the median rent is $1,037/month.
Barboursville at a glance
- Population
- 4,376
- Median age
- 34.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $60,571State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $197,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,037/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Barboursville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Barboursville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barboursville the median home value is $197,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,037 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,419 a month in housing costs.
Barboursville median household income
The median household income in Barboursville is $60,571 and the income per person is $28,696. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Barboursville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,722
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.32
Barboursville demographics
- Population
- 4,376
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 1,496
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barboursville ›
Education in Barboursville
34.1% of adults 25 and older in Barboursville have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barboursville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Barboursville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barboursville | 4,376 | $60,571 | $197,700 | $1,037 |
| Pea Ridge | 6,988 | $65,811 | $188,500 | $1,014 |
| Proctorville | 635 | $35,744 | $118,100 | $869 |
| Salt Rock | 274 | $55,354 | — | — |
| Athalia | 336 | $46,250 | $108,300 | $1,021 |
| Huntington | 45,787 | $45,100 | $127,200 | $912 |
| Miller | 467 | $79,063 | $241,300 | — |
| Chesapeake | 1,060 | $54,219 | $118,100 | $857 |
| Milton | 2,817 | $46,429 | $143,900 | $1,198 |
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What is the median household income in Barboursville, WV?
The median household income in Barboursville is $60,571, about the same as 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 Barboursville?
The median home value in Barboursville is $197,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Barboursville?
The median gross rent in Barboursville is $1,037 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Barboursville, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Barboursville?
The median age in Barboursville is 34.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Barboursville?
The average commute to work in Barboursville is 21 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barboursville?
The unemployment rate in Barboursville is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barboursville?
34.1% of adults in Barboursville 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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