Living in Rand, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rand · Census data 2020–2024
Rand has 1,064 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $61,047 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $89,900, the median rent is $953/month.
Rand is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rand at a glance
- Population
- 1,064
- Median age
- 48.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $61,047State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $89,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $953/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Rand a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Rand
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rand the median home value is $89,900, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $913 a month in housing costs.
Rand median household income
The median household income in Rand is $61,047 and the income per person is $30,915. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Rand: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 696
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Renter-occupied
- 44%
- Vacant
- 33%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.28
33% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rand has many vacation and second homes.
Rand demographics
- Population
- 1,064
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 466
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rand ›
Education in Rand
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Rand have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rand
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.5%
Rand vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rand | 1,064 | $61,047 | $89,900 | $953 |
| Malden | 320 | $50,774 | $159,600 | — |
| Marmet | 1,524 | $52,115 | $95,100 | $854 |
| Coal Fork | 1,423 | $70,212 | $101,000 | — |
| Belle | 1,611 | $77,031 | $107,100 | $891 |
| Chesapeake | 1,702 | $60,927 | $84,500 | $967 |
| Charleston | 47,421 | $65,812 | $203,300 | $908 |
| Chelyan | 564 | $34,175 | $103,500 | — |
| Shrewsbury | 310 | $48,818 | $85,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rand, WV?
The median household income in Rand is $61,047, about the same as 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 Rand?
The median home value in Rand is $89,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Rand?
The median gross rent in Rand is $953 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is Rand, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
What is the median age in Rand?
The median age in Rand is 48.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Rand?
The average commute to work in Rand is 22 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rand?
The unemployment rate in Rand is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rand?
25.3% of adults in Rand 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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