Living in Eleanor, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eleanor · Census data 2020–2024
Eleanor has 1,726 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $78,578 (32% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $255,400, the median rent is $1,070/month.
Eleanor at a glance
- Population
- 1,726
- Median age
- 45.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $78,578State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $255,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,070/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Eleanor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Eleanor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eleanor the median home value is $255,400, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,699 a month in housing costs.
Eleanor median household income
The median household income in Eleanor is $78,578 and the income per person is $43,512. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Eleanor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 732
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.39
Eleanor demographics
- Population
- 1,726
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 721
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eleanor ›
Education in Eleanor
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Eleanor have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eleanor
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Eleanor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor | 1,726 | $78,578 | $255,400 | $1,070 |
| Winfield | 2,918 | $103,276 | $257,100 | $1,009 |
| Hometown | 756 | $28,876 | $142,600 | — |
| Bancroft | 475 | $94,375 | $116,400 | $842 |
| Buffalo | 1,150 | $64,583 | $132,900 | $546 |
| Teays Valley | 14,151 | $108,741 | $278,000 | $1,102 |
| Poca | 872 | $77,292 | $170,500 | $864 |
| Hurricane | 6,855 | $71,167 | $210,500 | $878 |
| Cross Lanes | 9,671 | $63,537 | $153,800 | $949 |
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Eleanor ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Eleanor: FAQ
What is the median household income in Eleanor, WV?
The median household income in Eleanor is $78,578, 32% higher 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 Eleanor?
The median home value in Eleanor is $255,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Eleanor?
The median gross rent in Eleanor is $1,070 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Eleanor, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Eleanor?
The median age in Eleanor is 45.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Eleanor?
The average commute to work in Eleanor is 22 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eleanor?
The unemployment rate in Eleanor is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eleanor?
16.8% of adults in Eleanor 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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