Living in Berwind, West Virginia

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

Berwind has 127 residents with a median age of 18.9. The median home value is $21,900.

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

Berwind at a glance

Population
127
Median age
18.9State: 42.7
Median home value
$21,900State: $162,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Berwind a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median.

Cons: A poverty rate of 56.7%.

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

Cost of living in Berwind

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berwind the median home value is $21,900, 93% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Berwind$21,900
West Virginia$162,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

West Virginia$872
United States$1,413

Housing in Berwind: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
81
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
54.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
3.43

54.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Berwind has many vacation and second homes.

Berwind demographics

Population
127
Median age
18.9
Under 18
41.7%
65 and older
43.3%
Households
37
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
16.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Berwind

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

Bachelor's degree or higher

Berwind0%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Berwind

Unemployment rate
—State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
67.6%

Berwind vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Berwind127—$21,900—
War628$29,500$32,600$703
Gary861$41,603$50,900—
Bradshaw327$22,116$54,600$587
Abbs Valley124$52,132$257,600—
Welch3,507$32,969$57,300$441
Tazewell4,390$34,618$111,700$708
Anawalt109$38,000——

More for people moving to Berwind

Berwind ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Berwind: FAQ

What is the average home price in Berwind?

The median home value in Berwind is $21,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.

Is Berwind, WV a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 56.7%.

What is the median age in Berwind?

The median age in Berwind is 18.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

How educated is Berwind?

0% of adults in Berwind 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.

Last updated: