Living in Hansford, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hansford · Census data 2020–2024
Hansford has 77 residents with a median age of 71.6. The median household income is $18,938 (68% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $108,000.
Hansford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hansford at a glance
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 71.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $18,938State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $108,000State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
Is Hansford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 29.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hansford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hansford the median home value is $108,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Hansford median household income
The median household income in Hansford is $18,938 and the income per person is $18,532. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Hansford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 44.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.1%
- Vacant
- 33%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.12
33% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hansford has many vacation and second homes.
Hansford demographics
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 71.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 76.6%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hansford ›
Education in Hansford
49.4% of adults 25 and older in Hansford have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hansford
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71%
Hansford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansford | 77 | $18,938 | $108,000 | — |
| Pratt | 438 | $63,558 | $107,100 | $800 |
| Glasgow | 878 | $53,750 | $99,100 | $919 |
| Handley | 418 | $105,150 | $51,500 | — |
| Cedar Grove | 489 | $44,952 | $90,700 | $627 |
| East Bank | 850 | $72,875 | $98,000 | $908 |
| Shrewsbury | 310 | $48,818 | $85,300 | — |
| Montgomery | 1,516 | $27,679 | $133,000 | $671 |
| Chelyan | 564 | $34,175 | $103,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hansford, WV?
The median household income in Hansford is $18,938, 68% 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 Hansford?
The median home value in Hansford is $108,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Hansford, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 29.9%.
What is the median age in Hansford?
The median age in Hansford is 71.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Hansford?
The unemployment rate in Hansford is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hansford?
49.4% of adults in Hansford 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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