Living in Poca, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poca · Census data 2020–2024
Poca has 872 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $77,292 (30% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $170,500, the median rent is $864/month.
Poca is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poca at a glance
- Population
- 872
- Median age
- 38.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $77,292State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $170,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $864/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Poca a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Poca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poca the median home value is $170,500, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
Poca median household income
The median household income in Poca is $77,292 and the income per person is $34,761. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Poca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 360
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.46
Poca demographics
- Population
- 872
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 354
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poca ›
Education in Poca
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Poca have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poca
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Poca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poca | 872 | $77,292 | $170,500 | $864 |
| Bancroft | 475 | $94,375 | $116,400 | $842 |
| Cross Lanes | 9,671 | $63,537 | $153,800 | $949 |
| Hometown | 756 | $28,876 | $142,600 | — |
| Nitro | 6,853 | $53,848 | $128,900 | $949 |
| Winfield | 2,918 | $103,276 | $257,100 | $1,009 |
| Teays Valley | 14,151 | $108,741 | $278,000 | $1,102 |
| St. Albans | 10,522 | $53,972 | $140,800 | $931 |
| Jefferson | 534 | $39,861 | $73,800 | $636 |
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What is the median household income in Poca, WV?
The median household income in Poca is $77,292, 30% 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 Poca?
The median home value in Poca is $170,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Poca?
The median gross rent in Poca is $864 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Poca, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Poca?
The median age in Poca is 38.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Poca?
The average commute to work in Poca is 25 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poca?
The unemployment rate in Poca is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poca?
19.6% of adults in Poca 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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