Living in Rainelle, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rainelle · Census data 2020–2024
Rainelle has 1,458 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $35,625 (40% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $80,800, the median rent is $663/month.
Rainelle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rainelle at a glance
- Population
- 1,458
- Median age
- 48.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $35,625State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $80,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $663/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Rainelle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rainelle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rainelle the median home value is $80,800, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $927 a month in housing costs.
Rainelle median household income
The median household income in Rainelle is $35,625 and the income per person is $21,745. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Rainelle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 755
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.13
Rainelle demographics
- Population
- 1,458
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 661
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rainelle ›
Education in Rainelle
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Rainelle have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rainelle
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Rainelle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainelle | 1,458 | $35,625 | $80,800 | $663 |
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | $104,000 | $634 |
| Quinwood | 221 | $36,250 | $77,300 | $782 |
| Meadow Bridge | 504 | $43,750 | — | $663 |
| Gatewood | 605 | $76,351 | $109,600 | — |
| Garten | 107 | $18,346 | $55,400 | — |
| Alderson | 1,383 | $32,212 | $130,400 | — |
| Fayetteville | 2,817 | $67,623 | $184,000 | $980 |
| Hilltop | 397 | $30,884 | $56,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rainelle, WV?
The median household income in Rainelle is $35,625, 40% 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 Rainelle?
The median home value in Rainelle is $80,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Rainelle?
The median gross rent in Rainelle is $663 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Rainelle, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
What is the median age in Rainelle?
The median age in Rainelle is 48.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Rainelle?
The average commute to work in Rainelle is 32 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rainelle?
The unemployment rate in Rainelle is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rainelle?
12.6% of adults in Rainelle 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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