Living in Gypsy, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gypsy · Census data 2020–2024
Gypsy has 119 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $54,524 (9% lower than the West Virginia median).
Gypsy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gypsy at a glance
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 37.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $54,524State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Gypsy a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Gypsy median household income
The median household income in Gypsy is $54,524 and the income per person is $18,489. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Gypsy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 41.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.7%
- Vacant
- 51.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 2.59
51.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gypsy has many vacation and second homes.
Gypsy demographics
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 35.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 22.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gypsy ›
Education in Gypsy
30.2% of adults 25 and older in Gypsy have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gypsy
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 13%
Gypsy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsy | 119 | $54,524 | — | — |
| Shinnston | 2,352 | $69,844 | $153,200 | $972 |
| Lumberport | 703 | $47,917 | $126,100 | — |
| Enterprise | 1,087 | $63,636 | $131,300 | — |
| Despard | 972 | $24,455 | $86,500 | $654 |
| Bridgeport | 9,252 | $100,022 | $291,600 | $1,105 |
| East View | 604 | $54,782 | $66,500 | $676 |
| Worthington | 102 | $33,750 | $75,000 | — |
| Clarksburg | 15,549 | $47,386 | $129,900 | $790 |
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What is the median household income in Gypsy, WV?
The median household income in Gypsy is $54,524, 9% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Gypsy, WV a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
What is the median age in Gypsy?
The median age in Gypsy is 37.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Gypsy?
The average commute to work in Gypsy is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gypsy?
The unemployment rate in Gypsy is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gypsy?
30.2% of adults in Gypsy 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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