Living in Romney, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Romney · Census data 2020–2024
Romney has 1,922 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $49,286 (17% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $184,400, the median rent is $616/month.
Romney at a glance
- Population
- 1,922
- Median age
- 50.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $49,286State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $184,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $616/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Romney a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the West Virginia median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Romney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Romney the median home value is $184,400, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,343 a month in housing costs.
Romney median household income
The median household income in Romney is $49,286 and the income per person is $27,631. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Romney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 935
- Owner-occupied
- 48.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.1%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.41
Romney demographics
- Population
- 1,922
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 752
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Romney ›
Education in Romney
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Romney have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Romney
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
Romney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romney | 1,922 | $49,286 | $184,400 | $616 |
| Springfield | 502 | $62,014 | — | — |
| Fort Ashby | 1,283 | $44,538 | $225,300 | $633 |
| Keyser | 4,857 | $46,955 | $143,000 | $648 |
| Dawson | 180 | $76,371 | $319,400 | — |
| McCoole | 373 | $67,788 | $133,300 | — |
| Rawlings | 476 | $68,229 | $144,500 | — |
| Bier | 118 | $113,317 | $118,600 | — |
| Bel Air | 1,837 | $97,685 | $195,700 | $695 |
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What is the median household income in Romney, WV?
The median household income in Romney is $49,286, 17% 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 Romney?
The median home value in Romney is $184,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Romney?
The median gross rent in Romney is $616 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Romney, WV a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the West Virginia median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Romney?
The median age in Romney is 50.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Romney?
The average commute to work in Romney is 35 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Romney?
The unemployment rate in Romney is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Romney?
14.9% of adults in Romney 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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