Living in Newburg, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newburg · Census data 2020–2024
Newburg has 226 residents with a median age of 60.8. The median household income is $51,821 (13% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $46,100, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Newburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newburg at a glance
- Population
- 226
- Median age
- 60.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $51,821State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $46,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 63 min
Is Newburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 63 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newburg the median home value is $46,100, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Newburg median household income
The median household income in Newburg is $51,821 and the income per person is $30,305. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Newburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 124
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.00
Newburg demographics
- Population
- 226
- Median age
- 60.8
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 30.1%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newburg ›
Education in Newburg
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Newburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newburg
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 63 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 58.4%
Newburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburg | 226 | $51,821 | $46,100 | $1,042 |
| Tunnelton | 404 | $65,565 | — | — |
| Arthurdale | 982 | $81,285 | $153,900 | — |
| Reedsville | 504 | $66,125 | $182,400 | $1,375 |
| Grafton | 4,618 | $40,402 | $74,600 | $512 |
| Rowlesburg | 773 | $61,964 | $99,800 | $674 |
| Kingwood | 2,973 | $71,154 | $162,000 | $664 |
| Masontown | 518 | $54,643 | $120,500 | $688 |
| Albright | 254 | $60,000 | $39,000 | $1,020 |
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What is the median household income in Newburg, WV?
The median household income in Newburg is $51,821, 13% 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 Newburg?
The median home value in Newburg is $46,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Newburg?
The median gross rent in Newburg is $1,042 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Newburg, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 63 minutes.
What is the median age in Newburg?
The median age in Newburg is 60.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Newburg?
The average commute to work in Newburg is 63 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newburg?
The unemployment rate in Newburg is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newburg?
10.8% of adults in Newburg 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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