Living in Marlinton, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlinton · Census data 2020–2024
Marlinton has 1,201 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $37,273 (37% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $93,900, the median rent is $722/month.
Marlinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marlinton at a glance
- Population
- 1,201
- Median age
- 42.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $37,273State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $93,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $722/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Marlinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 21.9%; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marlinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlinton the median home value is $93,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $722 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $973 a month in housing costs.
Marlinton median household income
The median household income in Marlinton is $37,273 and the income per person is $22,245. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Marlinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 653
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Renter-occupied
- 40%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.26
Marlinton demographics
- Population
- 1,201
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 500
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlinton ›
Education in Marlinton
21% of adults 25 and older in Marlinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlinton
- Unemployment rate
- 21.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 56.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Marlinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlinton | 1,201 | $37,273 | $93,900 | $722 |
| Hillsboro | 194 | $51,188 | — | — |
| Hot Springs | 487 | $104,545 | $260,100 | $876 |
| Valley Head | 462 | $83,125 | — | — |
| Richwood | 2,403 | $30,833 | $70,000 | $682 |
| Addison (Webster Springs) | 1,038 | $33,333 | $89,200 | $657 |
| Durbin | 220 | $59,750 | $98,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Marlinton, WV?
The median household income in Marlinton is $37,273, 37% 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 Marlinton?
The median home value in Marlinton is $93,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Marlinton?
The median gross rent in Marlinton is $722 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Marlinton, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 21.9%; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
What is the median age in Marlinton?
The median age in Marlinton is 42.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Marlinton?
The average commute to work in Marlinton is 18 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlinton?
The unemployment rate in Marlinton is 21.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlinton?
21% of adults in Marlinton 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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