Living in Montcalm, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montcalm · Census data 2020–2024
Montcalm has 484 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $63,024 (6% higher than the West Virginia median).
Montcalm is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Montcalm at a glance
- Population
- 484
- Median age
- 50.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $63,024State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Montcalm a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Montcalm median household income
The median household income in Montcalm is $63,024 and the income per person is $19,777. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Montcalm: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 245
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 40%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.29
40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Montcalm has many vacation and second homes.
Montcalm demographics
- Population
- 484
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 3.1%
- Households
- 147
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montcalm ›
Education in Montcalm
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Montcalm have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montcalm
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Montcalm vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montcalm | 484 | $63,024 | — | — |
| Bluewell | 1,992 | $35,168 | $125,500 | $728 |
| Bramwell | 135 | $53,929 | $93,000 | $708 |
| Brush Fork | 1,096 | $70,098 | $90,000 | — |
| Pocahontas | 234 | $42,344 | $38,800 | $917 |
| Bluefield | 9,387 | $49,375 | $105,400 | $804 |
| Bluefield | 4,979 | $54,041 | $152,500 | $870 |
| Princeton | 5,736 | $43,900 | $120,300 | $747 |
| Boissevain | 830 | $27,516 | $32,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Montcalm, WV?
The median household income in Montcalm is $63,024, 6% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Montcalm, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 16.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Montcalm?
The median age in Montcalm is 50.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Montcalm?
The average commute to work in Montcalm is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montcalm?
The unemployment rate in Montcalm is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montcalm?
19.2% of adults in Montcalm 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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