Living in Middlebourne, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middlebourne · Census data 2020–2024
Middlebourne has 796 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $69,375 (16% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $134,400, the median rent is $721/month.
Middlebourne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Middlebourne at a glance
- Population
- 796
- Median age
- 49.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $69,375State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $134,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $721/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Middlebourne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Middlebourne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Middlebourne the median home value is $134,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Middlebourne median household income
The median household income in Middlebourne is $69,375 and the income per person is $37,786. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Middlebourne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 447
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.13
Middlebourne demographics
- Population
- 796
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 369
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middlebourne ›
Education in Middlebourne
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Middlebourne have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middlebourne
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Middlebourne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebourne | 796 | $69,375 | $134,400 | $721 |
| Sistersville | 1,409 | $45,500 | $95,300 | $812 |
| Paden City | 2,415 | $66,101 | $103,200 | $719 |
| Matamoras (New Matamoras) | 864 | $17,098 | $94,400 | $597 |
| Sardis | 427 | $62,866 | $114,000 | $694 |
| New Martinsville | 5,133 | $60,946 | $128,300 | $688 |
| Reader | 193 | $63,942 | $85,300 | — |
| Hannibal | 241 | $77,824 | $161,200 | — |
| Pine Grove | 367 | $43,333 | $97,700 | $337 |
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What is the median household income in Middlebourne, WV?
The median household income in Middlebourne is $69,375, 16% higher 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 Middlebourne?
The median home value in Middlebourne is $134,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Middlebourne?
The median gross rent in Middlebourne is $721 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Middlebourne, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Middlebourne?
The median age in Middlebourne is 49.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Middlebourne?
The average commute to work in Middlebourne is 20 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middlebourne?
The unemployment rate in Middlebourne is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middlebourne?
27.7% of adults in Middlebourne 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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