Living in Pratt, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pratt · Census data 2020–2024
Pratt has 438 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $63,558 (7% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $107,100, the median rent is $800/month.
Pratt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pratt at a glance
- Population
- 438
- Median age
- 38State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $63,558State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $107,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pratt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pratt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pratt the median home value is $107,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
Pratt median household income
The median household income in Pratt is $63,558 and the income per person is $26,947. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Pratt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.02
Pratt demographics
- Population
- 438
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pratt ›
Education in Pratt
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Pratt have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pratt
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 92.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Pratt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt | 438 | $63,558 | $107,100 | $800 |
| Handley | 418 | $105,150 | $51,500 | — |
| Glasgow | 878 | $53,750 | $99,100 | $919 |
| Cedar Grove | 489 | $44,952 | $90,700 | $627 |
| East Bank | 850 | $72,875 | $98,000 | $908 |
| Shrewsbury | 310 | $48,818 | $85,300 | — |
| Montgomery | 1,516 | $27,679 | $133,000 | $671 |
| Chelyan | 564 | $34,175 | $103,500 | — |
| Smithers | 712 | $45,417 | $76,500 | $663 |
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What is the median household income in Pratt, WV?
The median household income in Pratt is $63,558, 7% 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 Pratt?
The median home value in Pratt is $107,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Pratt?
The median gross rent in Pratt is $800 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Pratt, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Pratt?
The median age in Pratt is 38 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Pratt?
The average commute to work in Pratt is 27 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pratt?
The unemployment rate in Pratt is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pratt?
11.2% of adults in Pratt 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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