Living in Inwood, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Inwood · Census data 2020–2024
Inwood has 2,794 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $84,286 (41% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $268,400, the median rent is $1,647/month.
Inwood at a glance
- Population
- 2,794
- Median age
- 41.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $84,286State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $268,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,647/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Inwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
Cons: Home values 65% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Inwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Inwood the median home value is $268,400, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,647 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,315 a month in housing costs.
Inwood median household income
The median household income in Inwood is $84,286 and the income per person is $38,959. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Inwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,178
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.40
Inwood demographics
- Population
- 2,794
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,166
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Inwood ›
Education in Inwood
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Inwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Inwood
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Inwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inwood | 2,794 | $84,286 | $268,400 | $1,647 |
| Middleway | 479 | $123,917 | $298,800 | — |
| Brucetown | 250 | $104,250 | $278,300 | — |
| Martinsburg | 18,904 | $59,555 | $240,000 | $1,150 |
| Ranson | 5,729 | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,536 |
| Charles Town | 7,337 | $89,263 | $377,700 | $1,115 |
| Shenandoah Junction | 1,141 | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,123 |
| Winchester | 27,913 | $63,974 | $343,000 | $1,315 |
| Hedgesville | 379 | $89,141 | $207,800 | $1,357 |
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What is the median household income in Inwood, WV?
The median household income in Inwood is $84,286, 41% 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 Inwood?
The median home value in Inwood is $268,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Inwood?
The median gross rent in Inwood is $1,647 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Inwood, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 14.5%. Minuses: home values 65% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Inwood?
The median age in Inwood is 41.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Inwood?
The average commute to work in Inwood is 32 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Inwood?
The unemployment rate in Inwood is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Inwood?
27.4% of adults in Inwood 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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