Living in Newell, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newell · Census data 2020–2024
Newell has 1,246 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $60,278 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $88,100, the median rent is $915/month.
Newell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newell at a glance
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 39.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $60,278State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $88,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $915/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Newell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 18.2%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Newell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newell the median home value is $88,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $657 a month in housing costs.
Newell median household income
The median household income in Newell is $60,278 and the income per person is $24,526. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Newell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 576
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.32
Newell demographics
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 538
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 23.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newell ›
Education in Newell
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Newell have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newell
- Unemployment rate
- 18.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 56.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Newell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newell | 1,246 | $60,278 | $88,100 | $915 |
| Chester | 2,179 | $56,607 | $112,000 | $647 |
| East Liverpool | 9,783 | $34,009 | $81,300 | $785 |
| La Croft | 915 | $50,054 | $106,100 | — |
| Wellsville | 3,063 | $31,720 | $78,600 | $823 |
| Glenmoor | 1,590 | $73,750 | $155,100 | $957 |
| Georgetown | 341 | $89,500 | $140,600 | $1,125 |
| Calcutta | 4,754 | $58,793 | $158,000 | $646 |
| New Cumberland | 943 | $32,292 | $92,700 | $636 |
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What is the median household income in Newell, WV?
The median household income in Newell is $60,278, about the same as 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 Newell?
The median home value in Newell is $88,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Newell?
The median gross rent in Newell is $915 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Newell, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 18.2%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
What is the median age in Newell?
The median age in Newell is 39.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Newell?
The average commute to work in Newell is 35 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newell?
The unemployment rate in Newell is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newell?
19.9% of adults in Newell 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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