Living in Mabscott, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mabscott · Census data 2020–2024
Mabscott has 1,396 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $57,813 (3% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $159,700, the median rent is $980/month.
Mabscott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mabscott at a glance
- Population
- 1,396
- Median age
- 44.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $57,813State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $159,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $980/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Mabscott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mabscott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mabscott the median home value is $159,700, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,455 a month in housing costs.
Mabscott median household income
The median household income in Mabscott is $57,813 and the income per person is $28,223. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Mabscott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 697
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.52
Mabscott demographics
- Population
- 1,396
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 553
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mabscott ›
Education in Mabscott
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Mabscott have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mabscott
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.4%
Mabscott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabscott | 1,396 | $57,813 | $159,700 | $980 |
| MacArthur | 1,493 | $35,650 | $160,800 | — |
| Crab Orchard | 1,139 | $43,792 | $168,200 | — |
| Sprague | 952 | $64,875 | $87,400 | — |
| Raleigh | 325 | $47,788 | $46,000 | — |
| Beckley | 16,818 | $45,826 | $158,000 | $869 |
| Beaver | 695 | $30,870 | $105,200 | — |
| Stanaford | 1,449 | $44,219 | $162,800 | $982 |
| Sophia | 1,528 | $36,080 | $116,900 | $870 |
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What is the median household income in Mabscott, WV?
The median household income in Mabscott is $57,813, 3% 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 Mabscott?
The median home value in Mabscott is $159,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Mabscott?
The median gross rent in Mabscott is $980 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Mabscott, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Mabscott?
The median age in Mabscott is 44.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Mabscott?
The average commute to work in Mabscott is 17 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mabscott?
The unemployment rate in Mabscott is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mabscott?
29.7% of adults in Mabscott 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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