Living in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bruceton Mills · Census data 2020–2024
Bruceton Mills has 71 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $101,000 (69% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $129,200.
Bruceton Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bruceton Mills at a glance
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 56.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $101,000State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $129,200State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Bruceton Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bruceton Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bruceton Mills the median home value is $129,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Bruceton Mills median household income
The median household income in Bruceton Mills is $101,000 and the income per person is $43,941. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Bruceton Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.97
Bruceton Mills demographics
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 36
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bruceton Mills ›
Education in Bruceton Mills
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Bruceton Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bruceton Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 49%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Bruceton Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruceton Mills | 71 | $101,000 | $129,200 | — |
| Brandonville | 166 | $76,250 | $181,300 | $925 |
| Wharton | 3,332 | $71,667 | $225,200 | $1,206 |
| Cheat Lake | 10,902 | $117,014 | $367,600 | $1,124 |
| Masontown | 518 | $54,643 | $120,500 | $688 |
| Markleysburg | 334 | $80,833 | $100,000 | $1,158 |
| Albright | 254 | $60,000 | $39,000 | $1,020 |
| Springhill | 2,664 | $44,700 | $115,700 | $846 |
| Friendsville | 416 | $46,053 | $131,300 | $438 |
More for people moving to Bruceton Mills
Bruceton Mills ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bruceton Mills: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bruceton Mills, WV?
The median household income in Bruceton Mills is $101,000, 69% 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 Bruceton Mills?
The median home value in Bruceton Mills is $129,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Bruceton Mills, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Bruceton Mills?
The median age in Bruceton Mills is 56.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Bruceton Mills?
The average commute to work in Bruceton Mills is 35 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bruceton Mills?
The unemployment rate in Bruceton Mills is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bruceton Mills?
3.1% of adults in Bruceton Mills 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: