Living in Chattaroy, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chattaroy · Census data 2020–2024
Chattaroy has 467 residents with a median age of 36. The median rent is $912/month.
Chattaroy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chattaroy at a glance
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 36State: 42.7
- Median rent
- $912/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
Is Chattaroy a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 65.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Chattaroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chattaroy the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Chattaroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 196
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.64
Chattaroy demographics
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 177
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chattaroy ›
Education in Chattaroy
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Chattaroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chattaroy
- Unemployment rate
- 24.3%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
- 88.1%
Chattaroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattaroy | 467 | — | — | $912 |
| Williamson | 2,919 | $21,875 | $89,600 | $489 |
| South Williamson | 472 | $56,484 | $169,800 | $723 |
| Delbarton | 333 | $40,750 | $85,000 | — |
| McCarr | 265 | $37,043 | — | — |
| Matewan | 505 | $16,105 | $112,100 | $355 |
| Kermit | 153 | $35,750 | $112,500 | $782 |
| Warfield | 297 | $61,324 | $118,400 | $665 |
| Holden | 670 | $102,589 | $112,400 | — |
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How much is rent in Chattaroy?
The median gross rent in Chattaroy is $912 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Chattaroy, WV a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 65.7%.
What is the median age in Chattaroy?
The median age in Chattaroy is 36 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Chattaroy?
The unemployment rate in Chattaroy is 24.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chattaroy?
22.8% of adults in Chattaroy 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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