Living in Century, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Century · Census data 2020–2024
Century has 110 residents with a median age of 68.3. The median household income is $38,534 (35% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $106,000.
Century is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Century at a glance
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 68.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $38,534State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $106,000State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Century a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the West Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Century
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Century the median home value is $106,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Century median household income
The median household income in Century is $38,534 and the income per person is $32,152. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Century: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.25
Century demographics
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 68.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 83.6%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Century ›
Education in Century
0% of adults 25 and older in Century have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Century
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Century vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century | 110 | $38,534 | $106,000 | — |
| Buckhannon | 5,116 | $54,615 | $158,100 | $885 |
| Philippi | 2,861 | $45,879 | $114,500 | $775 |
| Lost Creek | 302 | $78,571 | $131,800 | — |
| Jane Lew | 480 | $56,063 | $78,400 | $764 |
| Flemington | 240 | $62,188 | $85,000 | $980 |
| Stonewood | 2,212 | $54,792 | $154,200 | $749 |
| Anmoore | 522 | $27,500 | $90,300 | $813 |
| Hinkleville | 291 | $54,167 | — | — |
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Century ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Century: FAQ
What is the median household income in Century, WV?
The median household income in Century is $38,534, 35% 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 Century?
The median home value in Century is $106,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Century, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the West Virginia median.
What is the median age in Century?
The median age in Century is 68.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Century?
The unemployment rate in Century is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Century?
0% of adults in Century 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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