Living in Nutter Fort, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nutter Fort · Census data 2020–2024
Nutter Fort has 2,075 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $68,068 (14% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $121,000, the median rent is $897/month.
Nutter Fort at a glance
- Population
- 2,075
- Median age
- 38.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $68,068State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $121,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $897/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Nutter Fort a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Nutter Fort
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nutter Fort the median home value is $121,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $972 a month in housing costs.
Nutter Fort median household income
The median household income in Nutter Fort is $68,068 and the income per person is $35,093. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Nutter Fort: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 911
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.50
Nutter Fort demographics
- Population
- 2,075
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 825
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nutter Fort ›
Education in Nutter Fort
29% of adults 25 and older in Nutter Fort have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nutter Fort
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Nutter Fort vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutter Fort | 2,075 | $68,068 | $121,000 | $897 |
| East View | 604 | $54,782 | $66,500 | $676 |
| Stonewood | 2,212 | $54,792 | $154,200 | $749 |
| Despard | 972 | $24,455 | $86,500 | $654 |
| Clarksburg | 15,549 | $47,386 | $129,900 | $790 |
| Anmoore | 522 | $27,500 | $90,300 | $813 |
| Bridgeport | 9,252 | $100,022 | $291,600 | $1,105 |
| West Milford | 591 | $73,846 | $127,800 | $644 |
| Reynoldsville | 111 | $103,229 | $103,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Nutter Fort, WV?
The median household income in Nutter Fort is $68,068, 14% 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 Nutter Fort?
The median home value in Nutter Fort is $121,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Nutter Fort?
The median gross rent in Nutter Fort is $897 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Nutter Fort, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Nutter Fort?
The median age in Nutter Fort is 38.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Nutter Fort?
The average commute to work in Nutter Fort is 17 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nutter Fort?
The unemployment rate in Nutter Fort is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nutter Fort?
29% of adults in Nutter Fort 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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