Living in Beverly, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beverly · Census data 2020–2024
Beverly has 629 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $30,000 (50% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $118,200, the median rent is $519/month.
Beverly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Beverly at a glance
- Population
- 629
- Median age
- 46.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $30,000State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $118,200State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $519/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Beverly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 39.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Beverly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beverly the median home value is $118,200, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $519 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $881 a month in housing costs.
Beverly median household income
The median household income in Beverly is $30,000 and the income per person is $19,988. 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Beverly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 346
- Owner-occupied
- 45.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.2%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.12
Beverly demographics
- Population
- 629
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 286
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beverly ›
Education in Beverly
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Beverly have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beverly
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Beverly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly | 629 | $30,000 | $118,200 | $519 |
| East Dailey | 292 | $107,688 | — | — |
| Elkins | 6,811 | $44,217 | $152,700 | $903 |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton) | 280 | $68,125 | $98,300 | — |
| Mill Creek | 659 | $47,852 | $95,000 | $857 |
| Junior | 281 | $21,250 | $44,100 | $627 |
| Huttonsville | 225 | $36,125 | — | $1,091 |
| Belington | 1,781 | $48,508 | $104,400 | $828 |
| Montrose | 295 | $98,250 | $190,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Beverly, WV?
The median household income in Beverly is $30,000, 50% 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 Beverly?
The median home value in Beverly is $118,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Beverly?
The median gross rent in Beverly is $519 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Beverly, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 39.4%.
What is the median age in Beverly?
The median age in Beverly is 46.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Beverly?
The average commute to work in Beverly is 20 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beverly?
The unemployment rate in Beverly is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beverly?
18.6% of adults in Beverly 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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