Living in Belva, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belva · Census data 2020–2024

Belva has 17 residents with a median age of 58.2. .

Belva is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Belva at a glance

Population
17
Median age
58.2State: 42.7
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Belva a good place to live?

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Housing in Belva: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
8
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Average household size
2.13

Belva demographics

Population
17
Median age
58.2
Under 18
23.5%
65 and older
35.3%
Households
8
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
46.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White47.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belva ›

Education in Belva

0% of adults 25 and older in Belva have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Belva0%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Belva

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
25%

Belva vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Belva17———
Gauley Bridge413$25,625$66,500$472
Boomer250$38,209——
Smithers712$45,417$76,500$663
Ansted1,140$38,375$68,700$988
Montgomery1,516$27,679$133,000$671
Mount Carbon347$250,001——
Handley418$105,150$51,500—
Pratt438$63,558$107,100$800

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Living in Belva: FAQ

Is Belva, WV a good place to live?

What is the median age in Belva?

The median age in Belva is 58.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

What is the unemployment rate in Belva?

The unemployment rate in Belva is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Belva?

0% of adults in Belva 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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