Living in Elizabeth, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elizabeth · Census data 2020–2024
Elizabeth has 564 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $22,353 (63% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $87,400, the median rent is $552/month.
Elizabeth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elizabeth at a glance
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 40.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $22,353State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $87,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $552/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 50.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Elizabeth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Elizabeth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elizabeth the median home value is $87,400, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,090 a month in housing costs.
Elizabeth median household income
The median household income in Elizabeth is $22,353 and the income per person is $19,161. 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Elizabeth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 343
- Owner-occupied
- 50.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.3%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.04
Elizabeth demographics
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 276
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elizabeth ›
Education in Elizabeth
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Elizabeth have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elizabeth
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.9%
Elizabeth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 564 | $22,353 | $87,400 | $552 |
| Newark | 495 | $47,941 | $89,100 | — |
| Kanawha | 192 | $60,547 | $262,500 | — |
| Mineralwells | 2,389 | $64,643 | $155,100 | $851 |
| Reedy | 292 | $31,875 | $77,100 | — |
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | $121,600 | $785 |
| Lubeck | 1,495 | $71,171 | $236,700 | $836 |
| Cairo | 273 | $65,500 | — | $488 |
| Spencer | 2,291 | $37,639 | $116,800 | $738 |
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What is the median household income in Elizabeth, WV?
The median household income in Elizabeth is $22,353, 63% 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 Elizabeth?
The median home value in Elizabeth is $87,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Elizabeth?
The median gross rent in Elizabeth is $552 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Elizabeth, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
What is the median age in Elizabeth?
The median age in Elizabeth is 40.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Elizabeth?
The average commute to work in Elizabeth is 25 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elizabeth?
The unemployment rate in Elizabeth is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elizabeth?
12.2% of adults in Elizabeth 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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