Living in Hooverson Heights, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hooverson Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Hooverson Heights has 2,090 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $60,781 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $154,600, the median rent is $734/month.
Hooverson Heights at a glance
- Population
- 2,090
- Median age
- 52.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $60,781State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $154,600State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $734/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hooverson Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hooverson Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hooverson Heights the median home value is $154,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,264 a month in housing costs.
Hooverson Heights median household income
The median household income in Hooverson Heights is $60,781 and the income per person is $36,607. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Hooverson Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,006
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.07
Hooverson Heights demographics
- Population
- 2,090
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 932
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hooverson Heights ›
Education in Hooverson Heights
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Hooverson Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hooverson Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Hooverson Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooverson Heights | 2,090 | $60,781 | $154,600 | $734 |
| Follansbee | 2,757 | $58,371 | $133,900 | $642 |
| Mingo Junction | 3,254 | $53,833 | $104,000 | $879 |
| Wellsburg | 2,203 | $42,868 | $104,500 | $624 |
| Brilliant | 1,213 | $43,914 | $82,500 | $536 |
| New Alexandria | 318 | $74,643 | $89,100 | $892 |
| Steubenville | 18,124 | $48,172 | $130,700 | $775 |
| Jefferson | 1,292 | $73,229 | $236,600 | $616 |
| Pottery Addition | 110 | $38,250 | $97,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hooverson Heights, WV?
The median household income in Hooverson Heights is $60,781, about the same as 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 Hooverson Heights?
The median home value in Hooverson Heights is $154,600, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Hooverson Heights?
The median gross rent in Hooverson Heights is $734 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Hooverson Heights, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Hooverson Heights?
The median age in Hooverson Heights is 52.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Hooverson Heights?
The average commute to work in Hooverson Heights is 27 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hooverson Heights?
The unemployment rate in Hooverson Heights is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hooverson Heights?
15.9% of adults in Hooverson Heights 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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