Living in Monongah, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monongah · Census data 2020–2024
Monongah has 837 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $50,875 (15% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $77,300, the median rent is $998/month.
Monongah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monongah at a glance
- Population
- 837
- Median age
- 47.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $50,875State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $77,300State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $998/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Monongah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Monongah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monongah the median home value is $77,300, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $998 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.
Monongah median household income
The median household income in Monongah is $50,875 and the income per person is $32,617. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Monongah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 483
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.96
Monongah demographics
- Population
- 837
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 10.5%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 427
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monongah ›
Education in Monongah
16% of adults 25 and older in Monongah have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monongah
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Monongah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongah | 837 | $50,875 | $77,300 | $998 |
| Worthington | 102 | $33,750 | $75,000 | — |
| Idamay | 575 | $98,953 | $111,200 | — |
| White Hall | 946 | $76,667 | $286,700 | $1,060 |
| Pleasant Valley | 3,482 | $67,635 | $213,600 | $1,096 |
| Farmington | 390 | $72,045 | $69,300 | $594 |
| Fairmont | 18,221 | $63,032 | $163,800 | $916 |
| Barrackville | 1,430 | $78,558 | $167,700 | $825 |
| Enterprise | 1,087 | $63,636 | $131,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Monongah, WV?
The median household income in Monongah is $50,875, 15% 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 Monongah?
The median home value in Monongah is $77,300, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Monongah?
The median gross rent in Monongah is $998 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Monongah, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Monongah?
The median age in Monongah is 47.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Monongah?
The average commute to work in Monongah is 22 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monongah?
The unemployment rate in Monongah is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monongah?
16% of adults in Monongah 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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