Living in Glen Ferris, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Ferris · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Ferris has 41 residents with a median age of 71.4. .
Glen Ferris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glen Ferris at a glance
- Population
- 41
- Median age
- 71.4State: 42.7
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.9%
Is Glen Ferris a good place to live?
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Housing in Glen Ferris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 85
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 67.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.46
67.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Glen Ferris has many vacation and second homes.
Glen Ferris demographics
- Population
- 41
- Median age
- 71.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 68.3%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Ferris ›
Education in Glen Ferris
43.9% of adults 25 and older in Glen Ferris have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Ferris
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 100%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Glen Ferris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ferris | 41 | — | — | — |
| Gauley Bridge | 413 | $25,625 | $66,500 | $472 |
| Boomer | 250 | $38,209 | — | — |
| Mount Carbon | 347 | $250,001 | — | — |
| Smithers | 712 | $45,417 | $76,500 | $663 |
| Montgomery | 1,516 | $27,679 | $133,000 | $671 |
| Ansted | 1,140 | $38,375 | $68,700 | $988 |
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Is Glen Ferris, WV a good place to live?
What is the median age in Glen Ferris?
The median age in Glen Ferris is 71.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Ferris?
The unemployment rate in Glen Ferris is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Ferris?
43.9% of adults in Glen Ferris 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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