Living in Mineralwells, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mineralwells · Census data 2020–2024
Mineralwells has 2,389 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $64,643 (8% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $155,100, the median rent is $851/month.
Mineralwells at a glance
- Population
- 2,389
- Median age
- 35.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $64,643State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $155,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $851/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Mineralwells a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mineralwells
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mineralwells the median home value is $155,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $851 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,268 a month in housing costs.
Mineralwells median household income
The median household income in Mineralwells is $64,643 and the income per person is $30,915. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Mineralwells: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 959
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.63
Mineralwells demographics
- Population
- 2,389
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 910
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mineralwells ›
Education in Mineralwells
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Mineralwells have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mineralwells
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Mineralwells vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineralwells | 2,389 | $64,643 | $155,100 | $851 |
| Kanawha | 192 | $60,547 | $262,500 | — |
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | $121,600 | $785 |
| Lubeck | 1,495 | $71,171 | $236,700 | $836 |
| Newark | 495 | $47,941 | $89,100 | — |
| Belpre | 6,654 | $54,592 | $159,000 | $867 |
| Blennerhassett | 3,282 | $88,487 | $179,800 | $1,117 |
| Washington | 1,139 | $60,365 | $251,000 | $859 |
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mineralwells, WV?
The median household income in Mineralwells is $64,643, 8% 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 Mineralwells?
The median home value in Mineralwells is $155,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Mineralwells?
The median gross rent in Mineralwells is $851 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Mineralwells, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Mineralwells?
The median age in Mineralwells is 35.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Mineralwells?
The average commute to work in Mineralwells is 20 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mineralwells?
The unemployment rate in Mineralwells is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mineralwells?
15.3% of adults in Mineralwells 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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