Living in Despard, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Despard · Census data 2020–2024
Despard has 972 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $24,455 (59% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $86,500, the median rent is $654/month.
Despard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Despard at a glance
- Population
- 972
- Median age
- 33.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $24,455State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $86,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $654/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Despard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 22%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Despard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Despard the median home value is $86,500, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $654 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Despard median household income
The median household income in Despard is $24,455 and the income per person is $18,433. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Despard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 500
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.01
Despard demographics
- Population
- 972
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 483
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Despard ›
Education in Despard
10.5% of adults 25 and older in Despard have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Despard
- Unemployment rate
- 22%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 34.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Despard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Despard | 972 | $24,455 | $86,500 | $654 |
| East View | 604 | $54,782 | $66,500 | $676 |
| Nutter Fort | 2,075 | $68,068 | $121,000 | $897 |
| Anmoore | 522 | $27,500 | $90,300 | $813 |
| Stonewood | 2,212 | $54,792 | $154,200 | $749 |
| Clarksburg | 15,549 | $47,386 | $129,900 | $790 |
| Bridgeport | 9,252 | $100,022 | $291,600 | $1,105 |
| Gypsy | 119 | $54,524 | — | — |
| Lumberport | 703 | $47,917 | $126,100 | — |
More for people moving to Despard
Despard ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Despard: FAQ
What is the median household income in Despard, WV?
The median household income in Despard is $24,455, 59% 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 Despard?
The median home value in Despard is $86,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Despard?
The median gross rent in Despard is $654 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Despard, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 22%; a poverty rate of 26.1%.
What is the median age in Despard?
The median age in Despard is 33.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Despard?
The average commute to work in Despard is 17 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Despard?
The unemployment rate in Despard is 22% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Despard?
10.5% of adults in Despard 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.
Last updated: