Living in Philippi, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Philippi · Census data 2020–2024
Philippi has 2,861 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $45,879 (23% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $114,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Philippi at a glance
- Population
- 2,861
- Median age
- 36.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $45,879State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $114,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Philippi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 29.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Philippi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Philippi the median home value is $114,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $779 a month in housing costs.
Philippi median household income
The median household income in Philippi is $45,879 and the income per person is $21,623. 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Philippi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,379
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 1.94
Philippi demographics
- Population
- 2,861
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 1,224
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Philippi ›
Education in Philippi
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Philippi have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Philippi
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Philippi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippi | 2,861 | $45,879 | $114,500 | $775 |
| Century | 110 | $38,534 | $106,000 | — |
| Flemington | 240 | $62,188 | $85,000 | $980 |
| Belington | 1,781 | $48,508 | $104,400 | $828 |
| Junior | 281 | $21,250 | $44,100 | $627 |
| Grafton | 4,618 | $40,402 | $74,600 | $512 |
| Montrose | 295 | $98,250 | $190,300 | — |
| Buckhannon | 5,116 | $54,615 | $158,100 | $885 |
| Bridgeport | 9,252 | $100,022 | $291,600 | $1,105 |
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What is the median household income in Philippi, WV?
The median household income in Philippi is $45,879, 23% lower 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 Philippi?
The median home value in Philippi is $114,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Philippi?
The median gross rent in Philippi is $775 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Philippi, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 29.5%.
What is the median age in Philippi?
The median age in Philippi is 36.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Philippi?
The average commute to work in Philippi is 28 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Philippi?
The unemployment rate in Philippi is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Philippi?
17.4% of adults in Philippi 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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