Living in Quinwood, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Quinwood · Census data 2020–2024
Quinwood has 221 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $36,250 (39% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $77,300, the median rent is $782/month.
Quinwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Quinwood at a glance
- Population
- 221
- Median age
- 48State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $36,250State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $77,300State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.8%
- Average commute
- 50 min
Is Quinwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 50 minutes; a poverty rate of 33%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Quinwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Quinwood the median home value is $77,300, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Quinwood median household income
The median household income in Quinwood is $36,250 and the income per person is $15,849. 33% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Quinwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 21.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.70
Quinwood demographics
- Population
- 221
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Quinwood ›
Education in Quinwood
5.8% of adults 25 and older in Quinwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Quinwood
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 50 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Quinwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinwood | 221 | $36,250 | $77,300 | $782 |
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | $104,000 | $634 |
| Rainelle | 1,458 | $35,625 | $80,800 | $663 |
| Richwood | 2,403 | $30,833 | $70,000 | $682 |
| Meadow Bridge | 504 | $43,750 | — | $663 |
| Summersville | 3,373 | $56,571 | $230,000 | $395 |
| Craigsville | 2,190 | $39,943 | $83,500 | $611 |
| Gatewood | 605 | $76,351 | $109,600 | — |
| Garten | 107 | $18,346 | $55,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Quinwood, WV?
The median household income in Quinwood is $36,250, 39% 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 Quinwood?
The median home value in Quinwood is $77,300, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Quinwood?
The median gross rent in Quinwood is $782 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Quinwood, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 50 minutes; a poverty rate of 33%.
What is the median age in Quinwood?
The median age in Quinwood is 48 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Quinwood?
The average commute to work in Quinwood is 50 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Quinwood?
The unemployment rate in Quinwood is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Quinwood?
5.8% of adults in Quinwood 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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