Living in East Dailey, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Dailey · Census data 2020–2024

East Dailey has 292 residents with a median age of 59.4. The median household income is $107,688 (81% higher than the West Virginia median).

East Dailey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

East Dailey at a glance

Population
292
Median age
59.4State: 42.7
Median household income
$107,688State: $59,608
Homeowners
86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%

Is East Dailey a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

East Dailey median household income

The median household income in East Dailey is $107,688 and the income per person is $58,448. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).

Median household income

East Dailey$107,688
West Virginia$59,608
United States$80,734

Housing in East Dailey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
222
Owner-occupied
86.2%
Renter-occupied
13.8%
Vacant
37.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.12

37.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Dailey has many vacation and second homes.

East Dailey demographics

Population
292
Median age
59.4
Under 18
8.6%
65 and older
41.1%
Households
138
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Dailey ›

Education in East Dailey

54.7% of adults 25 and older in East Dailey have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 31.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

East Dailey54.7%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in East Dailey

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
89.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.6%

East Dailey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
East Dailey292$107,688——
Beverly629$30,000$118,200$519
Mill Creek659$47,852$95,000$857
Huttonsville225$36,125—$1,091
Womelsdorf (Coalton)280$68,125$98,300—
Elkins6,811$44,217$152,700$903
Junior281$21,250$44,100$627
Durbin220$59,750$98,500—
Belington1,781$48,508$104,400$828

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Living in East Dailey: FAQ

What is the median household income in East Dailey, WV?

The median household income in East Dailey is $107,688, 81% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is East Dailey, WV a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.

What is the median age in East Dailey?

The median age in East Dailey is 59.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

What is the unemployment rate in East Dailey?

The unemployment rate in East Dailey is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is East Dailey?

54.7% of adults in East Dailey 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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