Living in Pea Ridge, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pea Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Pea Ridge has 6,988 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $65,811 (10% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $188,500, the median rent is $1,014/month.
Pea Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 6,988
- Median age
- 39.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $65,811State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $188,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Pea Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pea Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pea Ridge the median home value is $188,500, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,388 a month in housing costs.
Pea Ridge median household income
The median household income in Pea Ridge is $65,811 and the income per person is $43,552. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Pea Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,628
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.04
Pea Ridge demographics
- Population
- 6,988
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 3,423
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pea Ridge ›
Education in Pea Ridge
47.6% of adults 25 and older in Pea Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pea Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Pea Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge | 6,988 | $65,811 | $188,500 | $1,014 |
| Barboursville | 4,376 | $60,571 | $197,700 | $1,037 |
| Proctorville | 635 | $35,744 | $118,100 | $869 |
| Huntington | 45,787 | $45,100 | $127,200 | $912 |
| Athalia | 336 | $46,250 | $108,300 | $1,021 |
| Chesapeake | 1,060 | $54,219 | $118,100 | $857 |
| Miller | 467 | $79,063 | $241,300 | — |
| Salt Rock | 274 | $55,354 | — | — |
| Lavalette | 1,005 | $54,554 | $190,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pea Ridge, WV?
The median household income in Pea Ridge is $65,811, 10% 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 Pea Ridge?
The median home value in Pea Ridge is $188,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Pea Ridge?
The median gross rent in Pea Ridge is $1,014 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Pea Ridge, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pea Ridge?
The median age in Pea Ridge is 39.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Pea Ridge?
The average commute to work in Pea Ridge is 20 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pea Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Pea Ridge is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pea Ridge?
47.6% of adults in Pea Ridge 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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