Living in Paden City, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paden City · Census data 2020–2024
Paden City has 2,415 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $66,101 (11% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $103,200, the median rent is $719/month.
Paden City at a glance
- Population
- 2,415
- Median age
- 40.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $66,101State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $103,200State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $719/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Paden City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Paden City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paden City the median home value is $103,200, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $969 a month in housing costs.
Paden City median household income
The median household income in Paden City is $66,101 and the income per person is $30,141. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Paden City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,115
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.53
Paden City demographics
- Population
- 2,415
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 955
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paden City ›
Education in Paden City
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Paden City have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paden City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Paden City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paden City | 2,415 | $66,101 | $103,200 | $719 |
| Sardis | 427 | $62,866 | $114,000 | $694 |
| Sistersville | 1,409 | $45,500 | $95,300 | $812 |
| New Martinsville | 5,133 | $60,946 | $128,300 | $688 |
| Hannibal | 241 | $77,824 | $161,200 | — |
| Middlebourne | 796 | $69,375 | $134,400 | $721 |
| Matamoras (New Matamoras) | 864 | $17,098 | $94,400 | $597 |
| Reader | 193 | $63,942 | $85,300 | — |
| Clarington | 330 | $41,667 | $123,000 | $742 |
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What is the median household income in Paden City, WV?
The median household income in Paden City is $66,101, 11% 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 Paden City?
The median home value in Paden City is $103,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Paden City?
The median gross rent in Paden City is $719 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Paden City, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Paden City?
The median age in Paden City is 40.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Paden City?
The average commute to work in Paden City is 25 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paden City?
The unemployment rate in Paden City is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paden City?
15.7% of adults in Paden City 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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