Living in Jane Lew, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jane Lew · Census data 2020–2024
Jane Lew has 480 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $56,063 (6% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $78,400, the median rent is $764/month.
Jane Lew is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jane Lew at a glance
- Population
- 480
- Median age
- 52.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $56,063State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $78,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $764/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Jane Lew a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 11.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jane Lew
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jane Lew the median home value is $78,400, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,295 a month in housing costs.
Jane Lew median household income
The median household income in Jane Lew is $56,063 and the income per person is $28,198. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Jane Lew: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 196
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.61
Jane Lew demographics
- Population
- 480
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 35.6%
- Households
- 184
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 22.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jane Lew ›
Education in Jane Lew
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Jane Lew have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jane Lew
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Jane Lew vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lew | 480 | $56,063 | $78,400 | $764 |
| Lost Creek | 302 | $78,571 | $131,800 | — |
| Weston | 3,840 | $52,070 | $105,300 | $770 |
| West Milford | 591 | $73,846 | $127,800 | $644 |
| Stonewood | 2,212 | $54,792 | $154,200 | $749 |
| Nutter Fort | 2,075 | $68,068 | $121,000 | $897 |
| Clarksburg | 15,549 | $47,386 | $129,900 | $790 |
| Century | 110 | $38,534 | $106,000 | — |
| Wolf Summit | 213 | $33,750 | $117,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jane Lew, WV?
The median household income in Jane Lew is $56,063, 6% 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 Jane Lew?
The median home value in Jane Lew is $78,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Jane Lew?
The median gross rent in Jane Lew is $764 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Jane Lew, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Jane Lew?
The median age in Jane Lew is 52.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Jane Lew?
The average commute to work in Jane Lew is 24 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jane Lew?
The unemployment rate in Jane Lew is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jane Lew?
11.4% of adults in Jane Lew 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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