Living in Follansbee, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Follansbee · Census data 2020–2024
Follansbee has 2,757 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $58,371 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $133,900, the median rent is $642/month.
Follansbee at a glance
- Population
- 2,757
- Median age
- 52.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $58,371State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $133,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $642/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Follansbee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Follansbee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Follansbee the median home value is $133,900, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,133 a month in housing costs.
Follansbee median household income
The median household income in Follansbee is $58,371 and the income per person is $44,397. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Follansbee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,552
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.01
Follansbee demographics
- Population
- 2,757
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 1,372
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Follansbee ›
Education in Follansbee
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Follansbee have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Follansbee
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.8%
Follansbee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follansbee | 2,757 | $58,371 | $133,900 | $642 |
| Mingo Junction | 3,254 | $53,833 | $104,000 | $879 |
| Hooverson Heights | 2,090 | $60,781 | $154,600 | $734 |
| Steubenville | 18,124 | $48,172 | $130,700 | $775 |
| Wellsburg | 2,203 | $42,868 | $104,500 | $624 |
| Pottery Addition | 110 | $38,250 | $97,900 | — |
| New Alexandria | 318 | $74,643 | $89,100 | $892 |
| Brilliant | 1,213 | $43,914 | $82,500 | $536 |
| Weirton | 18,647 | $59,575 | $133,500 | $746 |
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What is the median household income in Follansbee, WV?
The median household income in Follansbee is $58,371, about the same as 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 Follansbee?
The median home value in Follansbee is $133,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Follansbee?
The median gross rent in Follansbee is $642 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Follansbee, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Follansbee?
The median age in Follansbee is 52.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Follansbee?
The average commute to work in Follansbee is 20 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Follansbee?
The unemployment rate in Follansbee is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Follansbee?
22.8% of adults in Follansbee 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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