Living in Hedgesville, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hedgesville · Census data 2020–2024
Hedgesville has 379 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $89,141 (50% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $207,800, the median rent is $1,357/month.
Hedgesville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hedgesville at a glance
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 32.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $89,141State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $207,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,357/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hedgesville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hedgesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hedgesville the median home value is $207,800, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,357 per month, which is 17.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Hedgesville median household income
The median household income in Hedgesville is $89,141 and the income per person is $35,645. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Hedgesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 149
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.75
Hedgesville demographics
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 138
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hedgesville ›
Education in Hedgesville
21.6% of adults 25 and older in Hedgesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hedgesville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Hedgesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgesville | 379 | $89,141 | $207,800 | $1,357 |
| Falling Waters | 2,183 | $88,466 | $212,900 | $1,320 |
| Martinsburg | 18,904 | $59,555 | $240,000 | $1,150 |
| Clear Spring | 342 | $47,375 | $175,000 | $1,352 |
| Williamsport | 1,949 | $61,607 | $227,900 | $1,262 |
| Downsville | 958 | $220,063 | $342,700 | — |
| Wilson-Conococheague | 1,663 | $64,296 | $224,600 | $1,169 |
| Halfway | 10,849 | $71,036 | $253,300 | $1,269 |
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What is the median household income in Hedgesville, WV?
The median household income in Hedgesville is $89,141, 50% 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 Hedgesville?
The median home value in Hedgesville is $207,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Hedgesville?
The median gross rent in Hedgesville is $1,357 per month, about 17.6% of household income.
Is Hedgesville, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Hedgesville?
The median age in Hedgesville is 32.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Hedgesville?
The average commute to work in Hedgesville is 29 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hedgesville?
The unemployment rate in Hedgesville is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hedgesville?
21.6% of adults in Hedgesville 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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