Living in Hico, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hico · Census data 2020–2024

Hico has 16 residents. .

Hico is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hico at a glance

Population
16
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Hico a good place to live?

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Hico: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
35
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
77.1%Includes seasonal homes
Average household size
2.00

77.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hico has many vacation and second homes.

Hico demographics

Population
16
Under 18
0%
65 and older
100%
Households
8
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
50%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hico ›

Education in Hico

0% of adults 25 and older in Hico have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hico0%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hico

Unemployment rate
—State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
100%

Hico vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hico16———
Ansted1,140$38,375$68,700$988
Fayetteville2,817$67,623$184,000$980
Garten107$18,346$55,400—
Gatewood605$76,351$109,600—
Gauley Bridge413$25,625$66,500$472
Oak Hill7,937$52,466$118,700$847

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Hico ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Hico: FAQ

Is Hico, WV a good place to live?

How educated is Hico?

0% of adults in Hico 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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