Living in Capon Bridge, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Capon Bridge · Census data 2020–2024
Capon Bridge has 497 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $64,306 (8% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $251,600, the median rent is $1,057/month.
Capon Bridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Capon Bridge at a glance
- Population
- 497
- Median age
- 31.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $64,306State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $251,600State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,057/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Capon Bridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Capon Bridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Capon Bridge the median home value is $251,600, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,057 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,385 a month in housing costs.
Capon Bridge median household income
The median household income in Capon Bridge is $64,306 and the income per person is $24,265. 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Capon Bridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.63
Capon Bridge demographics
- Population
- 497
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 34.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Capon Bridge ›
Education in Capon Bridge
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Capon Bridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Capon Bridge
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Capon Bridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capon Bridge | 497 | $64,306 | $251,600 | $1,057 |
| Lake Holiday | 2,193 | $112,039 | $303,800 | $2,045 |
| Shawneeland | 2,754 | $95,337 | $272,900 | $1,469 |
| Paw Paw | 459 | $65,000 | $87,000 | $977 |
| Winchester | 27,913 | $63,974 | $343,000 | $1,315 |
| Springfield | 502 | $62,014 | — | — |
| Romney | 1,922 | $49,286 | $184,400 | $616 |
| Wardensville | 378 | $33,750 | $205,300 | $492 |
| Stephens City | 2,393 | $102,593 | $325,100 | $1,210 |
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What is the median household income in Capon Bridge, WV?
The median household income in Capon Bridge is $64,306, 8% 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 Capon Bridge?
The median home value in Capon Bridge is $251,600, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Capon Bridge?
The median gross rent in Capon Bridge is $1,057 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Capon Bridge, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.8%.
What is the median age in Capon Bridge?
The median age in Capon Bridge is 31.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Capon Bridge?
The average commute to work in Capon Bridge is 34 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Capon Bridge?
The unemployment rate in Capon Bridge is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Capon Bridge?
14.8% of adults in Capon Bridge 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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