Living in Rowlesburg, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rowlesburg · Census data 2020–2024
Rowlesburg has 773 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $61,964 (4% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $99,800, the median rent is $674/month.
Rowlesburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rowlesburg at a glance
- Population
- 773
- Median age
- 53.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $61,964State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $99,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $674/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rowlesburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rowlesburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rowlesburg the median home value is $99,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $674 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $870 a month in housing costs.
Rowlesburg median household income
The median household income in Rowlesburg is $61,964 and the income per person is $28,451. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Rowlesburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 385
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.41
Rowlesburg demographics
- Population
- 773
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 321
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rowlesburg ›
Education in Rowlesburg
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Rowlesburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rowlesburg
- Unemployment rate
- 18.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Rowlesburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlesburg | 773 | $61,964 | $99,800 | $674 |
| Tunnelton | 404 | $65,565 | — | — |
| Aurora | 284 | $55,444 | — | — |
| Kingwood | 2,973 | $71,154 | $162,000 | $664 |
| Terra Alta | 1,841 | $50,536 | $95,200 | $742 |
| Newburg | 226 | $51,821 | $46,100 | $1,042 |
| Albright | 254 | $60,000 | $39,000 | $1,020 |
| Arthurdale | 982 | $81,285 | $153,900 | — |
| St. George | 142 | $87,813 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Rowlesburg, WV?
The median household income in Rowlesburg is $61,964, 4% 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 Rowlesburg?
The median home value in Rowlesburg is $99,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Rowlesburg?
The median gross rent in Rowlesburg is $674 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Rowlesburg, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Rowlesburg?
The median age in Rowlesburg is 53.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Rowlesburg?
The average commute to work in Rowlesburg is 27 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rowlesburg?
The unemployment rate in Rowlesburg is 18.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rowlesburg?
15.2% of adults in Rowlesburg 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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