Living in Craigsville, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Craigsville · Census data 2020–2024
Craigsville has 2,190 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $39,943 (33% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $83,500, the median rent is $611/month.
Craigsville at a glance
- Population
- 2,190
- Median age
- 42.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $39,943State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $83,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $611/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Craigsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the West Virginia median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Craigsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Craigsville the median home value is $83,500, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $611 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,107 a month in housing costs.
Craigsville median household income
The median household income in Craigsville is $39,943 and the income per person is $27,985. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Craigsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,145
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 22.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.46
Craigsville demographics
- Population
- 2,190
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 889
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Craigsville ›
Education in Craigsville
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Craigsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Craigsville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 49.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
Craigsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigsville | 2,190 | $39,943 | $83,500 | $611 |
| Camden-on-Gauley | 182 | $55,917 | $93,500 | — |
| Tioga | 577 | $86,056 | — | — |
| Cowen | 485 | $27,708 | $52,100 | $675 |
| Richwood | 2,403 | $30,833 | $70,000 | $682 |
| Summersville | 3,373 | $56,571 | $230,000 | $395 |
| Addison (Webster Springs) | 1,038 | $33,333 | $89,200 | $657 |
| Quinwood | 221 | $36,250 | $77,300 | $782 |
| Sutton | 797 | $42,817 | $87,700 | $684 |
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What is the median household income in Craigsville, WV?
The median household income in Craigsville is $39,943, 33% 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 Craigsville?
The median home value in Craigsville is $83,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Craigsville?
The median gross rent in Craigsville is $611 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Craigsville, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the West Virginia median.
What is the median age in Craigsville?
The median age in Craigsville is 42.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Craigsville?
The average commute to work in Craigsville is 18 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Craigsville?
The unemployment rate in Craigsville is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Craigsville?
26.4% of adults in Craigsville 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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