Living in Ronceverte, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ronceverte · Census data 2020–2024
Ronceverte has 1,419 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $41,889 (30% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $130,300, the median rent is $858/month.
Ronceverte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ronceverte at a glance
- Population
- 1,419
- Median age
- 37.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $41,889State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $130,300State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ronceverte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ronceverte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ronceverte the median home value is $130,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,048 a month in housing costs.
Ronceverte median household income
The median household income in Ronceverte is $41,889 and the income per person is $26,340. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Ronceverte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 801
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.06
Ronceverte demographics
- Population
- 1,419
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 690
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ronceverte ›
Education in Ronceverte
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Ronceverte have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ronceverte
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Ronceverte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronceverte | 1,419 | $41,889 | $130,300 | $858 |
| Fairlea | 1,312 | $24,411 | — | $957 |
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | $49,560 | $334,900 | $893 |
| Alderson | 1,383 | $32,212 | $130,400 | — |
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,549 | $46,178 | $117,000 | $844 |
| Union | 476 | $35,000 | $154,200 | $615 |
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | $104,000 | $634 |
| Callaghan | 198 | $74,271 | $141,700 | $575 |
| Rainelle | 1,458 | $35,625 | $80,800 | $663 |
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What is the median household income in Ronceverte, WV?
The median household income in Ronceverte is $41,889, 30% 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 Ronceverte?
The median home value in Ronceverte is $130,300, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Ronceverte?
The median gross rent in Ronceverte is $858 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Ronceverte, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Ronceverte?
The median age in Ronceverte is 37.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Ronceverte?
The average commute to work in Ronceverte is 19 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ronceverte?
The unemployment rate in Ronceverte is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ronceverte?
17.3% of adults in Ronceverte 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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