Living in Hurricane, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hurricane · Census data 2020–2024
Hurricane has 6,855 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $71,167 (19% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $210,500, the median rent is $878/month.
Hurricane at a glance
- Population
- 6,855
- Median age
- 41.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $71,167State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $210,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $878/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hurricane a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hurricane
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hurricane the median home value is $210,500, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,440 a month in housing costs.
Hurricane median household income
The median household income in Hurricane is $71,167 and the income per person is $40,576. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Hurricane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,096
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.35
Hurricane demographics
- Population
- 6,855
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 2,914
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hurricane ›
Education in Hurricane
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Hurricane have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hurricane
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Hurricane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 6,855 | $71,167 | $210,500 | $878 |
| Culloden | 3,040 | $73,318 | $197,800 | $798 |
| Teays Valley | 14,151 | $108,741 | $278,000 | $1,102 |
| Milton | 2,817 | $46,429 | $143,900 | $1,198 |
| Eleanor | 1,726 | $78,578 | $255,400 | $1,070 |
| Winfield | 2,918 | $103,276 | $257,100 | $1,009 |
| Bancroft | 475 | $94,375 | $116,400 | $842 |
| Hometown | 756 | $28,876 | $142,600 | — |
| Tornado | 1,114 | $83,000 | $174,800 | — |
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Hurricane ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hurricane: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hurricane, WV?
The median household income in Hurricane is $71,167, 19% 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 Hurricane?
The median home value in Hurricane is $210,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Hurricane?
The median gross rent in Hurricane is $878 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Hurricane, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hurricane?
The median age in Hurricane is 41.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Hurricane?
The average commute to work in Hurricane is 25 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hurricane?
The unemployment rate in Hurricane is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hurricane?
37.5% of adults in Hurricane 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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