Living in Hinton, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hinton · Census data 2020–2024
Hinton has 2,086 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $37,610 (37% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $92,900, the median rent is $951/month.
Hinton at a glance
- Population
- 2,086
- Median age
- 36.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $37,610State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $92,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $951/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 35%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Hinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hinton the median home value is $92,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $951 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $923 a month in housing costs.
Hinton median household income
The median household income in Hinton is $37,610 and the income per person is $25,980. 35% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Hinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,339
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 34.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.32
34.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hinton has many vacation and second homes.
Hinton demographics
- Population
- 2,086
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 875
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hinton ›
Education in Hinton
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Hinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hinton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.4%
Hinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton | 2,086 | $37,610 | $92,900 | $951 |
| Shady Spring | 3,381 | $67,407 | $188,900 | $844 |
| Meadow Bridge | 504 | $43,750 | — | $663 |
| Ghent | 290 | $109,692 | — | — |
| Alderson | 1,383 | $32,212 | $130,400 | — |
| Daniels | 1,489 | $60,278 | $171,300 | — |
| Beaver | 695 | $30,870 | $105,200 | — |
| Raleigh | 325 | $47,788 | $46,000 | — |
| Beckley | 16,818 | $45,826 | $158,000 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in Hinton, WV?
The median household income in Hinton is $37,610, 37% 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 Hinton?
The median home value in Hinton is $92,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Hinton?
The median gross rent in Hinton is $951 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Hinton, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 35%.
What is the median age in Hinton?
The median age in Hinton is 36.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Hinton?
The average commute to work in Hinton is 26 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hinton?
The unemployment rate in Hinton is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hinton?
21.8% of adults in Hinton 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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