Living in New Cumberland, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Cumberland · Census data 2020–2024
New Cumberland has 943 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $32,292 (46% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $92,700, the median rent is $636/month.
New Cumberland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Cumberland at a glance
- Population
- 943
- Median age
- 49.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $32,292State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $92,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $636/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is New Cumberland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 31.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Cumberland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Cumberland the median home value is $92,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $874 a month in housing costs.
New Cumberland median household income
The median household income in New Cumberland is $32,292 and the income per person is $24,373. 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in New Cumberland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 539
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.08
New Cumberland demographics
- Population
- 943
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.1%
- Households
- 453
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Cumberland ›
Education in New Cumberland
6.5% of adults 25 and older in New Cumberland have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Cumberland
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
New Cumberland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cumberland | 943 | $32,292 | $92,700 | $636 |
| Stratton | 240 | $39,750 | $57,100 | $725 |
| Empire | 242 | $45,208 | — | $789 |
| Toronto | 5,293 | $55,972 | $108,800 | $748 |
| Wellsville | 3,063 | $31,720 | $78,600 | $823 |
| Newell | 1,246 | $60,278 | $88,100 | $915 |
| Irondale | 272 | $57,000 | $76,700 | $950 |
| Chester | 2,179 | $56,607 | $112,000 | $647 |
| East Liverpool | 9,783 | $34,009 | $81,300 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in New Cumberland, WV?
The median household income in New Cumberland is $32,292, 46% 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 New Cumberland?
The median home value in New Cumberland is $92,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in New Cumberland?
The median gross rent in New Cumberland is $636 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is New Cumberland, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 31.3%.
What is the median age in New Cumberland?
The median age in New Cumberland is 49.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in New Cumberland?
The average commute to work in New Cumberland is 21 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Cumberland?
The unemployment rate in New Cumberland is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Cumberland?
6.5% of adults in New Cumberland 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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