Living in Burnsville, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnsville · Census data 2020–2024
Burnsville has 547 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $55,938 (6% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $108,800, the median rent is $755/month.
Burnsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burnsville at a glance
- Population
- 547
- Median age
- 36.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $55,938State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $108,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $755/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Burnsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burnsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burnsville the median home value is $108,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $755 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,121 a month in housing costs.
Burnsville median household income
The median household income in Burnsville is $55,938 and the income per person is $29,490. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Burnsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 315
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 22.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.23
Burnsville demographics
- Population
- 547
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 245
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burnsville ›
Education in Burnsville
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Burnsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burnsville
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Burnsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville | 547 | $55,938 | $108,800 | $755 |
| Flatwoods | 319 | $53,625 | $145,800 | $728 |
| Glenville | 1,037 | $47,422 | $108,400 | $872 |
| Sutton | 797 | $42,817 | $87,700 | $684 |
| Gassaway | 688 | $33,500 | $94,400 | $463 |
| Weston | 3,840 | $52,070 | $105,300 | $770 |
| Rock Cave | 276 | $52,202 | $241,700 | — |
| Hinkleville | 291 | $54,167 | — | — |
| Jane Lew | 480 | $56,063 | $78,400 | $764 |
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What is the median household income in Burnsville, WV?
The median household income in Burnsville is $55,938, 6% 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 Burnsville?
The median home value in Burnsville is $108,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Burnsville?
The median gross rent in Burnsville is $755 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Burnsville, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Burnsville?
The median age in Burnsville is 36.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Burnsville?
The average commute to work in Burnsville is 33 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burnsville?
The unemployment rate in Burnsville is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burnsville?
14.9% of adults in Burnsville 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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