Living in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gallipolis Ferry · Census data 2020–2024
Gallipolis Ferry has 731 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $43,750 (27% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $91,900.
Gallipolis Ferry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gallipolis Ferry at a glance
- Population
- 731
- Median age
- 54State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $91,900State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Gallipolis Ferry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 36.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gallipolis Ferry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gallipolis Ferry the median home value is $91,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,137 a month in housing costs.
Gallipolis Ferry median household income
The median household income in Gallipolis Ferry is $43,750 and the income per person is $21,475. 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Gallipolis Ferry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 319
- Owner-occupied
- 96.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.40
Gallipolis Ferry demographics
- Population
- 731
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 305
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gallipolis Ferry ›
Education in Gallipolis Ferry
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Gallipolis Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gallipolis Ferry
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 96.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Gallipolis Ferry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallipolis Ferry | 731 | $43,750 | $91,900 | — |
| Gallipolis | 3,130 | $45,417 | $119,900 | $855 |
| Henderson | 174 | $34,479 | $96,700 | $857 |
| Point Pleasant | 3,961 | $37,563 | $118,000 | $624 |
| Apple Grove | 202 | $78,262 | — | — |
| Bidwell | 904 | $60,417 | $99,700 | — |
| Rio Grande | 739 | $24,524 | $186,800 | $473 |
| Cheshire | 109 | $55,625 | $97,500 | $781 |
| Leon | 252 | $33,750 | — | $914 |
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What is the median household income in Gallipolis Ferry, WV?
The median household income in Gallipolis Ferry is $43,750, 27% 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 Gallipolis Ferry?
The median home value in Gallipolis Ferry is $91,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Gallipolis Ferry, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 36.8%.
What is the median age in Gallipolis Ferry?
The median age in Gallipolis Ferry is 54 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Gallipolis Ferry?
The average commute to work in Gallipolis Ferry is 17 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gallipolis Ferry?
The unemployment rate in Gallipolis Ferry is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gallipolis Ferry?
6.7% of adults in Gallipolis Ferry 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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