Living in Marmet, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marmet · Census data 2020–2024
Marmet has 1,524 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $52,115 (13% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $95,100, the median rent is $854/month.
Marmet at a glance
- Population
- 1,524
- Median age
- 55.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $52,115State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $95,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $854/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Marmet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 12.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Marmet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marmet the median home value is $95,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,093 a month in housing costs.
Marmet median household income
The median household income in Marmet is $52,115 and the income per person is $30,538. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Marmet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 828
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 18.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.12
Marmet demographics
- Population
- 1,524
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 674
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marmet ›
Education in Marmet
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Marmet have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marmet
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 10.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Marmet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmet | 1,524 | $52,115 | $95,100 | $854 |
| Belle | 1,611 | $77,031 | $107,100 | $891 |
| Rand | 1,064 | $61,047 | $89,900 | $953 |
| Chesapeake | 1,702 | $60,927 | $84,500 | $967 |
| Malden | 320 | $50,774 | $159,600 | — |
| Chelyan | 564 | $34,175 | $103,500 | — |
| Coal Fork | 1,423 | $70,212 | $101,000 | — |
| Shrewsbury | 310 | $48,818 | $85,300 | — |
| East Bank | 850 | $72,875 | $98,000 | $908 |
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What is the median household income in Marmet, WV?
The median household income in Marmet is $52,115, 13% 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 Marmet?
The median home value in Marmet is $95,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Marmet?
The median gross rent in Marmet is $854 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Marmet, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Marmet?
The median age in Marmet is 55.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Marmet?
The average commute to work in Marmet is 22 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marmet?
The unemployment rate in Marmet is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marmet?
19.2% of adults in Marmet 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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