Living in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Meadow Bridge · Census data 2020–2024
Meadow Bridge has 504 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $43,750 (27% lower than the West Virginia median), the median rent is $663/month.
Meadow Bridge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Meadow Bridge at a glance
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 43.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $59,608
- Median rent
- $663/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Meadow Bridge a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the West Virginia median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Meadow Bridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Meadow Bridge the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
Meadow Bridge median household income
The median household income in Meadow Bridge is $43,750 and the income per person is $17,720. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Meadow Bridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 222
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.80
Meadow Bridge demographics
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 180
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Meadow Bridge ›
Education in Meadow Bridge
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Meadow Bridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Meadow Bridge
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.1%
Meadow Bridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Bridge | 504 | $43,750 | — | $663 |
| Rainelle | 1,458 | $35,625 | $80,800 | $663 |
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | $104,000 | $634 |
| Hinton | 2,086 | $37,610 | $92,900 | $951 |
| Piney View | 986 | $66,422 | $98,800 | — |
| Alderson | 1,383 | $32,212 | $130,400 | — |
| Gatewood | 605 | $76,351 | $109,600 | — |
| Quinwood | 221 | $36,250 | $77,300 | $782 |
| Stanaford | 1,449 | $44,219 | $162,800 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Meadow Bridge, WV?
The median household income in Meadow Bridge is $43,750, 27% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Meadow Bridge?
The median gross rent in Meadow Bridge is $663 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Meadow Bridge, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the West Virginia median.
What is the median age in Meadow Bridge?
The median age in Meadow Bridge is 43.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Meadow Bridge?
The average commute to work in Meadow Bridge is 25 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Meadow Bridge?
The unemployment rate in Meadow Bridge is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Meadow Bridge?
7.7% of adults in Meadow Bridge 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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