Living in Harts, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harts · Census data 2020–2024
Harts has 747 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $40,938 (31% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $91,100.
Harts is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harts at a glance
- Population
- 747
- Median age
- 47.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $40,938State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $91,100State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 96.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.8%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Harts a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Harts
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harts the median home value is $91,100, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Harts median household income
The median household income in Harts is $40,938 and the income per person is $18,872. 42.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Harts: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 96.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.5%
- Vacant
- 29.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.25
Harts demographics
- Population
- 747
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 7%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 230
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harts ›
Education in Harts
6.8% of adults 25 and older in Harts have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harts
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Harts vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harts | 747 | $40,938 | $91,100 | — |
| Chapmanville | 928 | $41,369 | $130,000 | $623 |
| Mitchell Heights | 385 | $80,000 | $169,500 | — |
| Justice Addition | 118 | $77,574 | $105,800 | — |
| Verdunville | 396 | $56,178 | $113,100 | — |
| West Logan | 365 | $44,896 | $73,200 | $700 |
| Mount Gay-Shamrock | 1,166 | $51,740 | $84,100 | $654 |
| Logan | 1,294 | $29,832 | $84,700 | $778 |
| Holden | 670 | $102,589 | $112,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Harts, WV?
The median household income in Harts is $40,938, 31% 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 Harts?
The median home value in Harts is $91,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Harts, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
What is the median age in Harts?
The median age in Harts is 47.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Harts?
The average commute to work in Harts is 40 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harts?
The unemployment rate in Harts is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harts?
6.8% of adults in Harts 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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