Living in North Hills, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Hills · Census data 2020–2024
North Hills has 926 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $145,000 (143% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $258,900.
North Hills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Hills at a glance
- Population
- 926
- Median age
- 34.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $145,000State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $258,900State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 98%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is North Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 143% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Hills the median home value is $258,900, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,707 a month in housing costs.
North Hills median household income
The median household income in North Hills is $145,000 and the income per person is $53,262. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in North Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 311
- Owner-occupied
- 98%
- Renter-occupied
- 2%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.13
North Hills demographics
- Population
- 926
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 35%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 296
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Hills ›
Education in North Hills
52.4% of adults 25 and older in North Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.7%
North Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills | 926 | $145,000 | $258,900 | — |
| Vienna | 10,518 | $60,388 | $154,300 | $809 |
| Boaz | 1,400 | $72,560 | $244,500 | $1,292 |
| Parkersburg | 29,240 | $49,025 | $121,600 | $785 |
| Belpre | 6,654 | $54,592 | $159,000 | $867 |
| Williamstown | 2,980 | $89,013 | $182,500 | $839 |
| Waverly | 361 | $68,507 | $271,200 | — |
| Reno | 1,040 | $43,786 | $213,800 | $764 |
| Blennerhassett | 3,282 | $88,487 | $179,800 | $1,117 |
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What is the median household income in North Hills, WV?
The median household income in North Hills is $145,000, 143% higher 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 North Hills?
The median home value in North Hills is $258,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is North Hills, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 143% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in North Hills?
The median age in North Hills is 34.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in North Hills?
The average commute to work in North Hills is 16 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Hills?
The unemployment rate in North Hills is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Hills?
52.4% of adults in North Hills 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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