Living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harpers Ferry · Census data 2020–2024
Harpers Ferry has 350 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $116,587 (96% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $529,100, the median rent is $1,859/month.
Harpers Ferry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harpers Ferry at a glance
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 57.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $116,587State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $529,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,859/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.3%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Harpers Ferry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 96% higher than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 225% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Harpers Ferry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harpers Ferry the median home value is $529,100, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,859 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,000 a month in housing costs.
Harpers Ferry median household income
The median household income in Harpers Ferry is $116,587 and the income per person is $61,164. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Harpers Ferry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 215
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 23.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.12
Harpers Ferry demographics
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 57.5
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harpers Ferry ›
Education in Harpers Ferry
61.3% of adults 25 and older in Harpers Ferry have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 41.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harpers Ferry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.2%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Harpers Ferry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry | 350 | $116,587 | $529,100 | $1,859 |
| Bolivar | 1,215 | $83,068 | $251,600 | $1,505 |
| Sandy Hook | 165 | $61,655 | — | — |
| Shenandoah Junction | 1,141 | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,123 |
| Brunswick | 8,450 | $118,025 | $374,500 | $1,217 |
| Rosemont | 310 | $106,250 | $437,900 | — |
| Lovettsville | 2,719 | $141,406 | $543,700 | $1,871 |
| Ranson | 5,729 | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,536 |
| Burkittsville | 135 | $93,250 | $569,400 | $1,021 |
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What is the median household income in Harpers Ferry, WV?
The median household income in Harpers Ferry is $116,587, 96% higher 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 Harpers Ferry?
The median home value in Harpers Ferry is $529,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Harpers Ferry?
The median gross rent in Harpers Ferry is $1,859 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Harpers Ferry, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 96% higher than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 225% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Harpers Ferry?
The median age in Harpers Ferry is 57.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Harpers Ferry?
The average commute to work in Harpers Ferry is 41 minutes; 33.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harpers Ferry?
The unemployment rate in Harpers Ferry is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harpers Ferry?
61.3% of adults in Harpers 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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