Living in Mannington, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mannington · Census data 2020–2024
Mannington has 1,829 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $54,286 (9% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $106,000, the median rent is $762/month.
Mannington at a glance
- Population
- 1,829
- Median age
- 46.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $54,286State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $106,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $762/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Mannington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mannington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mannington the median home value is $106,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $990 a month in housing costs.
Mannington median household income
The median household income in Mannington is $54,286 and the income per person is $31,852. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Mannington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 891
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.33
Mannington demographics
- Population
- 1,829
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 784
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mannington ›
Education in Mannington
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Mannington have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mannington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Mannington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannington | 1,829 | $54,286 | $106,000 | $762 |
| Farmington | 390 | $72,045 | $69,300 | $594 |
| Idamay | 575 | $98,953 | $111,200 | — |
| Worthington | 102 | $33,750 | $75,000 | — |
| Fairview | 267 | $55,583 | $92,400 | — |
| Monongah | 837 | $50,875 | $77,300 | $998 |
| Enterprise | 1,087 | $63,636 | $131,300 | — |
| Grant Town | 506 | $64,688 | $105,000 | — |
| Barrackville | 1,430 | $78,558 | $167,700 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in Mannington, WV?
The median household income in Mannington is $54,286, 9% 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 Mannington?
The median home value in Mannington is $106,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Mannington?
The median gross rent in Mannington is $762 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Mannington, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Mannington?
The median age in Mannington is 46.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Mannington?
The average commute to work in Mannington is 30 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mannington?
The unemployment rate in Mannington is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mannington?
18.5% of adults in Mannington 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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