Living in Matewan, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Matewan · Census data 2020–2024
Matewan has 505 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $16,105 (73% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $112,100, the median rent is $355/month.
Matewan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Matewan at a glance
- Population
- 505
- Median age
- 50.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $16,105State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $112,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $355/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 49.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Matewan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 73% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 22%; a poverty rate of 41.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Matewan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Matewan the median home value is $112,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $355 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $953 a month in housing costs.
Matewan median household income
The median household income in Matewan is $16,105 and the income per person is $16,807. 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Matewan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 365
- Owner-occupied
- 49.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.4%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.83
Matewan demographics
- Population
- 505
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 276
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Matewan ›
Education in Matewan
3.6% of adults 25 and older in Matewan have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Matewan
- Unemployment rate
- 22%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Matewan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matewan | 505 | $16,105 | $112,100 | $355 |
| McCarr | 265 | $37,043 | — | — |
| Delbarton | 333 | $40,750 | $85,000 | — |
| Williamson | 2,919 | $21,875 | $89,600 | $489 |
| South Williamson | 472 | $56,484 | $169,800 | $723 |
| Sarah Ann | 473 | $99,115 | $87,700 | — |
| Omar | 188 | $64,390 | — | — |
| Holden | 670 | $102,589 | $112,400 | — |
| Gilbert Creek | 1,061 | $82,632 | $119,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Matewan, WV?
The median household income in Matewan is $16,105, 73% 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 Matewan?
The median home value in Matewan is $112,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Matewan?
The median gross rent in Matewan is $355 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Matewan, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 73% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 22%; a poverty rate of 41.4%.
What is the median age in Matewan?
The median age in Matewan is 50.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Matewan?
The average commute to work in Matewan is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Matewan?
The unemployment rate in Matewan is 22% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Matewan?
3.6% of adults in Matewan 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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