Living in Kingwood, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kingwood · Census data 2020–2024
Kingwood has 2,973 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $71,154 (19% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $162,000, the median rent is $664/month.
Kingwood at a glance
- Population
- 2,973
- Median age
- 41.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $71,154State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $162,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $664/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Kingwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the West Virginia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kingwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kingwood the median home value is $162,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $664 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,245 a month in housing costs.
Kingwood median household income
The median household income in Kingwood is $71,154 and the income per person is $33,271. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Kingwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,581
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.20
Kingwood demographics
- Population
- 2,973
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 1,300
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kingwood ›
Education in Kingwood
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Kingwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kingwood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Kingwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | 2,973 | $71,154 | $162,000 | $664 |
| Albright | 254 | $60,000 | $39,000 | $1,020 |
| Tunnelton | 404 | $65,565 | — | — |
| Reedsville | 504 | $66,125 | $182,400 | $1,375 |
| Arthurdale | 982 | $81,285 | $153,900 | — |
| Terra Alta | 1,841 | $50,536 | $95,200 | $742 |
| Masontown | 518 | $54,643 | $120,500 | $688 |
| Rowlesburg | 773 | $61,964 | $99,800 | $674 |
| Newburg | 226 | $51,821 | $46,100 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in Kingwood, WV?
The median household income in Kingwood is $71,154, 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 Kingwood?
The median home value in Kingwood is $162,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Kingwood?
The median gross rent in Kingwood is $664 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Kingwood, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the West Virginia median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 16.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Kingwood?
The median age in Kingwood is 41.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Kingwood?
The average commute to work in Kingwood is 28 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kingwood?
The unemployment rate in Kingwood is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kingwood?
30.4% of adults in Kingwood 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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