Living in Ravenswood, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ravenswood · Census data 2020–2024
Ravenswood has 3,830 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $34,241 (43% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $97,600, the median rent is $714/month.
Ravenswood at a glance
- Population
- 3,830
- Median age
- 49State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $34,241State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $97,600State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $714/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ravenswood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 31.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ravenswood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ravenswood the median home value is $97,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $599 a month in housing costs.
Ravenswood median household income
The median household income in Ravenswood is $34,241 and the income per person is $37,810. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Ravenswood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,796
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.20
Ravenswood demographics
- Population
- 3,830
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 1,714
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ravenswood ›
Education in Ravenswood
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Ravenswood have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ravenswood
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.5%
Ravenswood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood | 3,830 | $34,241 | $97,600 | $714 |
| Racine | 1,098 | $42,500 | $135,000 | $714 |
| Ripley | 3,071 | $41,518 | $121,800 | $613 |
| New Haven | 1,493 | $55,938 | $106,500 | $575 |
| Syracuse | 593 | $46,250 | $121,200 | $846 |
| Hartford City | 557 | $51,635 | $82,000 | — |
| Mason | 787 | $45,893 | $110,400 | $983 |
| Pomeroy | 1,565 | $33,333 | $64,900 | $491 |
| Tuppers Plains | 515 | $56,250 | $142,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ravenswood, WV?
The median household income in Ravenswood is $34,241, 43% 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 Ravenswood?
The median home value in Ravenswood is $97,600, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Ravenswood?
The median gross rent in Ravenswood is $714 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ravenswood, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 31.4%.
What is the median age in Ravenswood?
The median age in Ravenswood is 49 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Ravenswood?
The average commute to work in Ravenswood is 19 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ravenswood?
The unemployment rate in Ravenswood is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ravenswood?
16.4% of adults in Ravenswood 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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