Living in Blennerhassett, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blennerhassett · Census data 2020–2024
Blennerhassett has 3,282 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $88,487 (48% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $179,800, the median rent is $1,117/month.
Blennerhassett at a glance
- Population
- 3,282
- Median age
- 45.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $88,487State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $179,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,117/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Blennerhassett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Blennerhassett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blennerhassett the median home value is $179,800, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, which is 42.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
Blennerhassett median household income
The median household income in Blennerhassett is $88,487 and the income per person is $37,328. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Blennerhassett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,290
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.81
Blennerhassett demographics
- Population
- 3,282
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 1,162
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blennerhassett ›
Education in Blennerhassett
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Blennerhassett have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blennerhassett
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Blennerhassett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blennerhassett | 3,282 | $88,487 | $179,800 | $1,117 |
| Washington | 1,139 | $60,365 | $251,000 | $859 |
| Lubeck | 1,495 | $71,171 | $236,700 | $836 |
| Belpre | 6,654 | $54,592 | $159,000 | $867 |
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | $121,600 | $785 |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
| Hockingport | 107 | $110,671 | $162,800 | — |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
| Mineralwells | 2,389 | $64,643 | $155,100 | $851 |
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What is the median household income in Blennerhassett, WV?
The median household income in Blennerhassett is $88,487, 48% higher 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 Blennerhassett?
The median home value in Blennerhassett is $179,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Blennerhassett?
The median gross rent in Blennerhassett is $1,117 per month, about 42.6% of household income.
Is Blennerhassett, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Blennerhassett?
The median age in Blennerhassett is 45.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Blennerhassett?
The average commute to work in Blennerhassett is 15 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blennerhassett?
The unemployment rate in Blennerhassett is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blennerhassett?
29.3% of adults in Blennerhassett 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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