Living in Belington, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belington · Census data 2020–2024
Belington has 1,781 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $48,508 (19% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $104,400, the median rent is $828/month.
Belington at a glance
- Population
- 1,781
- Median age
- 42.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $48,508State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $104,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $828/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Belington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Belington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belington the median home value is $104,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $869 a month in housing costs.
Belington median household income
The median household income in Belington is $48,508 and the income per person is $24,228. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Belington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 789
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.7%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.55
Belington demographics
- Population
- 1,781
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 699
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belington ›
Education in Belington
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Belington have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Belington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belington | 1,781 | $48,508 | $104,400 | $828 |
| Junior | 281 | $21,250 | $44,100 | $627 |
| Montrose | 295 | $98,250 | $190,300 | — |
| Elkins | 6,811 | $44,217 | $152,700 | $903 |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton) | 280 | $68,125 | $98,300 | — |
| Philippi | 2,861 | $45,879 | $114,500 | $775 |
| Beverly | 629 | $30,000 | $118,200 | $519 |
| Century | 110 | $38,534 | $106,000 | — |
| Parsons | 1,448 | $40,547 | $96,300 | $650 |
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What is the median household income in Belington, WV?
The median household income in Belington is $48,508, 19% 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 Belington?
The median home value in Belington is $104,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Belington?
The median gross rent in Belington is $828 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Belington, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Belington?
The median age in Belington is 42.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Belington?
The average commute to work in Belington is 23 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belington?
The unemployment rate in Belington is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belington?
11.6% of adults in Belington 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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