Living in McMechen, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McMechen · Census data 2020–2024
McMechen has 1,826 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $40,446 (32% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $96,900, the median rent is $625/month.
McMechen at a glance
- Population
- 1,826
- Median age
- 33.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $40,446State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $96,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $625/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is McMechen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McMechen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McMechen the median home value is $96,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $921 a month in housing costs.
McMechen median household income
The median household income in McMechen is $40,446 and the income per person is $24,782. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in McMechen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 882
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.53
McMechen demographics
- Population
- 1,826
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 719
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McMechen ›
Education in McMechen
12.7% of adults 25 and older in McMechen have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McMechen
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
McMechen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMechen | 1,826 | $40,446 | $96,900 | $625 |
| Benwood | 1,230 | $43,636 | $74,900 | $677 |
| Shadyside | 3,387 | $54,153 | $143,100 | $815 |
| Bellaire | 3,800 | $38,205 | $85,400 | $759 |
| Glen Dale | 1,461 | $82,308 | $208,800 | $839 |
| Moundsville | 7,869 | $49,048 | $118,600 | $834 |
| Bethlehem | 2,592 | $83,409 | $200,000 | $1,339 |
| Bridgeport | 1,453 | $54,125 | $94,200 | $689 |
| Neffs | 921 | $31,250 | $84,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in McMechen, WV?
The median household income in McMechen is $40,446, 32% 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 McMechen?
The median home value in McMechen is $96,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in McMechen?
The median gross rent in McMechen is $625 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is McMechen, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in McMechen?
The median age in McMechen is 33.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in McMechen?
The average commute to work in McMechen is 23 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McMechen?
The unemployment rate in McMechen is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McMechen?
12.7% of adults in McMechen 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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