Living in Bayard, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bayard · Census data 2020–2024
Bayard has 299 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $33,462 (44% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $73,200, the median rent is $690/month.
Bayard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bayard at a glance
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 44.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $33,462State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $73,200State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $690/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Bayard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bayard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bayard the median home value is $73,200, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $800 a month in housing costs.
Bayard median household income
The median household income in Bayard is $33,462 and the income per person is $22,817. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Bayard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 166
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.14
Bayard demographics
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 140
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bayard ›
Education in Bayard
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Bayard have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bayard
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.9%
Bayard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayard | 299 | $33,462 | $73,200 | $690 |
| Loch Lynn Heights | 480 | $48,958 | $129,800 | $881 |
| Mountain Lake Park | 2,167 | $60,875 | $216,100 | $736 |
| Oakland | 2,254 | $53,289 | $244,400 | $670 |
| Thomas | 599 | $56,042 | $157,400 | $792 |
| Aurora | 284 | $55,444 | — | — |
| Deer Park | 288 | $52,500 | $159,600 | $850 |
| Davis | 663 | $47,446 | $177,100 | $550 |
| Kitzmiller | 264 | $55,500 | $84,400 | $888 |
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What is the median household income in Bayard, WV?
The median household income in Bayard is $33,462, 44% 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 Bayard?
The median home value in Bayard is $73,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Bayard?
The median gross rent in Bayard is $690 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Bayard, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.4%.
What is the median age in Bayard?
The median age in Bayard is 44.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Bayard?
The average commute to work in Bayard is 33 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bayard?
The unemployment rate in Bayard is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bayard?
11.2% of adults in Bayard 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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