Living in Buckhannon, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckhannon · Census data 2020–2024
Buckhannon has 5,116 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $54,615 (8% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $158,100, the median rent is $885/month.
Buckhannon at a glance
- Population
- 5,116
- Median age
- 32.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $54,615State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $158,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $885/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Buckhannon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Buckhannon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckhannon the median home value is $158,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,151 a month in housing costs.
Buckhannon median household income
The median household income in Buckhannon is $54,615 and the income per person is $29,231. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Buckhannon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,255
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.05
Buckhannon demographics
- Population
- 5,116
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 1,902
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckhannon ›
Education in Buckhannon
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Buckhannon have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckhannon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Buckhannon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon | 5,116 | $54,615 | $158,100 | $885 |
| Hinkleville | 291 | $54,167 | — | — |
| Century | 110 | $38,534 | $106,000 | — |
| Rock Cave | 276 | $52,202 | $241,700 | — |
| Jane Lew | 480 | $56,063 | $78,400 | $764 |
| Weston | 3,840 | $52,070 | $105,300 | $770 |
| Lost Creek | 302 | $78,571 | $131,800 | — |
| Philippi | 2,861 | $45,879 | $114,500 | $775 |
| Junior | 281 | $21,250 | $44,100 | $627 |
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What is the median household income in Buckhannon, WV?
The median household income in Buckhannon is $54,615, 8% 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 Buckhannon?
The median home value in Buckhannon is $158,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Buckhannon?
The median gross rent in Buckhannon is $885 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Buckhannon, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Buckhannon?
The median age in Buckhannon is 32.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Buckhannon?
The average commute to work in Buckhannon is 20 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckhannon?
The unemployment rate in Buckhannon is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckhannon?
24.4% of adults in Buckhannon 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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