Living in Henlawson, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henlawson · Census data 2020–2024
Henlawson has 324 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median home value is $114,400.
Henlawson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Henlawson at a glance
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 50.3State: 42.7
- Median home value
- $114,400State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
Is Henlawson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 75.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Henlawson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henlawson the median home value is $114,400, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Henlawson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 168
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.79
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Henlawson has many vacation and second homes.
Henlawson demographics
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 116
- Foreign-born
- 21.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henlawson ›
Education in Henlawson
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Henlawson have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Henlawson
- Unemployment rate
- —State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- —
- Drive alone
- —
- Public transit
- —
- Walk to work
- —
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Henlawson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henlawson | 324 | — | $114,400 | — |
| Mitchell Heights | 385 | $80,000 | $169,500 | — |
| Justice Addition | 118 | $77,574 | $105,800 | — |
| West Logan | 365 | $44,896 | $73,200 | $700 |
| Logan | 1,294 | $29,832 | $84,700 | $778 |
| Mount Gay-Shamrock | 1,166 | $51,740 | $84,100 | $654 |
| Stollings | 505 | $43,491 | $66,600 | — |
| Verdunville | 396 | $56,178 | $113,100 | — |
| Chapmanville | 928 | $41,369 | $130,000 | $623 |
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What is the average home price in Henlawson?
The median home value in Henlawson is $114,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Henlawson, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 75.9%.
What is the median age in Henlawson?
The median age in Henlawson is 50.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How educated is Henlawson?
22.6% of adults in Henlawson 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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