Living in Rock Cave, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rock Cave · Census data 2020–2024
Rock Cave has 276 residents with a median age of 65.3. The median household income is $52,202 (12% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $241,700.
Rock Cave is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rock Cave at a glance
- Population
- 276
- Median age
- 65.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $52,202State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $241,700State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rock Cave a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the West Virginia median; home values 49% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rock Cave
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rock Cave the median home value is $241,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,143 a month in housing costs.
Rock Cave median household income
The median household income in Rock Cave is $52,202 and the income per person is $30,191. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Rock Cave: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 173
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 31.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.32
31.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rock Cave has many vacation and second homes.
Rock Cave demographics
- Population
- 276
- Median age
- 65.3
- Under 18
- 5.8%
- 65 and older
- 53.6%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rock Cave ›
Education in Rock Cave
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Rock Cave have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rock Cave
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 93.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.1%
Rock Cave vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Cave | 276 | $52,202 | $241,700 | — |
| Hinkleville | 291 | $54,167 | — | — |
| Buckhannon | 5,116 | $54,615 | $158,100 | $885 |
| Weston | 3,840 | $52,070 | $105,300 | $770 |
| Burnsville | 547 | $55,938 | $108,800 | $755 |
| Flatwoods | 319 | $53,625 | $145,800 | $728 |
| Jane Lew | 480 | $56,063 | $78,400 | $764 |
| Century | 110 | $38,534 | $106,000 | — |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton) | 280 | $68,125 | $98,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rock Cave, WV?
The median household income in Rock Cave is $52,202, 12% 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 Rock Cave?
The median home value in Rock Cave is $241,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Rock Cave, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the West Virginia median; home values 49% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rock Cave?
The median age in Rock Cave is 65.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Rock Cave?
The average commute to work in Rock Cave is 25 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rock Cave?
The unemployment rate in Rock Cave is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rock Cave?
20.6% of adults in Rock Cave 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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