Living in Lubeck, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lubeck · Census data 2020–2024
Lubeck has 1,495 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $71,171 (19% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $236,700, the median rent is $836/month.
Lubeck is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lubeck at a glance
- Population
- 1,495
- Median age
- 53.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $71,171State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $236,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $836/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lubeck a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lubeck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lubeck the median home value is $236,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, which is 11.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,576 a month in housing costs.
Lubeck median household income
The median household income in Lubeck is $71,171 and the income per person is $36,242. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Lubeck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 712
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.24
Lubeck demographics
- Population
- 1,495
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 36.2%
- Households
- 668
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lubeck ›
Education in Lubeck
25% of adults 25 and older in Lubeck have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lubeck
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.5%
Lubeck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubeck | 1,495 | $71,171 | $236,700 | $836 |
| Blennerhassett | 3,282 | $88,487 | $179,800 | $1,117 |
| Washington | 1,139 | $60,365 | $251,000 | $859 |
| Belpre | 6,654 | $54,592 | $159,000 | $867 |
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | $121,600 | $785 |
| Mineralwells | 2,389 | $64,643 | $155,100 | $851 |
| Hockingport | 107 | $110,671 | $162,800 | — |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lubeck, WV?
The median household income in Lubeck is $71,171, 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 Lubeck?
The median home value in Lubeck is $236,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Lubeck?
The median gross rent in Lubeck is $836 per month, about 11.7% of household income.
Is Lubeck, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Lubeck?
The median age in Lubeck is 53.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Lubeck?
The average commute to work in Lubeck is 19 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lubeck?
The unemployment rate in Lubeck is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lubeck?
25% of adults in Lubeck 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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