Living in Falling Spring, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Falling Spring · Census data 2020–2024
Falling Spring has 182 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median home value is $153,100.
Falling Spring is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Falling Spring at a glance
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 58.5State: 42.7
- Median home value
- $153,100State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Falling Spring a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Falling Spring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Falling Spring the median home value is $153,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Falling Spring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.14
Falling Spring demographics
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 58.5
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Falling Spring ›
Education in Falling Spring
14% of adults 25 and older in Falling Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Falling Spring
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Falling Spring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falling Spring | 182 | — | $153,100 | — |
| Hillsboro | 194 | $51,188 | — | — |
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | $49,560 | $334,900 | $893 |
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,549 | $46,178 | $117,000 | $844 |
| Fairlea | 1,312 | $24,411 | — | $957 |
| Ronceverte | 1,419 | $41,889 | $130,300 | $858 |
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | $104,000 | $634 |
| Richwood | 2,403 | $30,833 | $70,000 | $682 |
| Callaghan | 198 | $74,271 | $141,700 | $575 |
More for people moving to Falling Spring
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What is the average home price in Falling Spring?
The median home value in Falling Spring is $153,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Falling Spring, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Falling Spring?
The median age in Falling Spring is 58.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Falling Spring?
The average commute to work in Falling Spring is 32 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Falling Spring?
The unemployment rate in Falling Spring is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Falling Spring?
14% of adults in Falling Spring 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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