Living in Ranson, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ranson · Census data 2020–2024
Ranson has 5,729 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $89,523 (50% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $242,700, the median rent is $1,536/month.
Ranson at a glance
- Population
- 5,729
- Median age
- 39.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $89,523State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $242,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,536/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Ranson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ranson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ranson the median home value is $242,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,602 a month in housing costs.
Ranson median household income
The median household income in Ranson is $89,523 and the income per person is $40,630. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Ranson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,469
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.44
Ranson demographics
- Population
- 5,729
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 2,351
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ranson ›
Education in Ranson
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Ranson have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ranson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Ranson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranson | 5,729 | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,536 |
| Charles Town | 7,337 | $89,263 | $377,700 | $1,115 |
| Shenandoah Junction | 1,141 | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,123 |
| Middleway | 479 | $123,917 | $298,800 | — |
| Bolivar | 1,215 | $83,068 | $251,600 | $1,505 |
| Shannondale | 3,465 | $80,000 | $293,600 | $1,269 |
| Harpers Ferry | 350 | $116,587 | $529,100 | $1,859 |
| Sandy Hook | 165 | $61,655 | — | — |
| Shepherdstown | 1,460 | $63,750 | $485,200 | $1,201 |
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What is the median household income in Ranson, WV?
The median household income in Ranson is $89,523, 50% 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 Ranson?
The median home value in Ranson is $242,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Ranson?
The median gross rent in Ranson is $1,536 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Ranson, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Ranson?
The median age in Ranson is 39.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Ranson?
The average commute to work in Ranson is 31 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ranson?
The unemployment rate in Ranson is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ranson?
18.9% of adults in Ranson 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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