Living in Ceredo, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ceredo · Census data 2020–2024
Ceredo has 1,528 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $49,635 (17% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $126,800, the median rent is $765/month.
Ceredo at a glance
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 44.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $49,635State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $126,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ceredo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 29.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ceredo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ceredo the median home value is $126,800, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,127 a month in housing costs.
Ceredo median household income
The median household income in Ceredo is $49,635 and the income per person is $28,465. 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Ceredo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 730
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.43
Ceredo demographics
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 614
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ceredo ›
Education in Ceredo
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Ceredo have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ceredo
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Ceredo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceredo | 1,528 | $49,635 | $126,800 | $765 |
| Burlington | 2,807 | $31,058 | $127,500 | $720 |
| Kenova | 2,944 | $53,683 | $109,000 | $647 |
| South Point | 3,099 | $80,341 | $184,000 | $872 |
| Catlettsburg | 1,557 | $38,276 | $82,500 | $630 |
| Chesapeake | 1,060 | $54,219 | $118,100 | $857 |
| Huntington | 45,787 | $45,100 | $127,200 | $912 |
| Ashland | 21,295 | $52,715 | $125,000 | $872 |
| Lavalette | 1,005 | $54,554 | $190,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ceredo, WV?
The median household income in Ceredo is $49,635, 17% 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 Ceredo?
The median home value in Ceredo is $126,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Ceredo?
The median gross rent in Ceredo is $765 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Ceredo, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 29.1%.
What is the median age in Ceredo?
The median age in Ceredo is 44.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Ceredo?
The average commute to work in Ceredo is 21 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ceredo?
The unemployment rate in Ceredo is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ceredo?
22.7% of adults in Ceredo 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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