Living in Rupert, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rupert · Census data 2020–2024
Rupert has 909 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $28,194 (53% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $104,000, the median rent is $634/month.
Rupert is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rupert at a glance
- Population
- 909
- Median age
- 34.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $28,194State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $104,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $634/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 61%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Rupert a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 50%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rupert
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rupert the median home value is $104,000, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $634 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Rupert median household income
The median household income in Rupert is $28,194 and the income per person is $15,100. 50% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Rupert: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 397
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Renter-occupied
- 39%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.68
Rupert demographics
- Population
- 909
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 331
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rupert ›
Education in Rupert
3.9% of adults 25 and older in Rupert have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rupert
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Rupert vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | $104,000 | $634 |
| Rainelle | 1,458 | $35,625 | $80,800 | $663 |
| Quinwood | 221 | $36,250 | $77,300 | $782 |
| Meadow Bridge | 504 | $43,750 | — | $663 |
| Alderson | 1,383 | $32,212 | $130,400 | — |
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | $49,560 | $334,900 | $893 |
| Fairlea | 1,312 | $24,411 | — | $957 |
| Ronceverte | 1,419 | $41,889 | $130,300 | $858 |
| Richwood | 2,403 | $30,833 | $70,000 | $682 |
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What is the median household income in Rupert, WV?
The median household income in Rupert is $28,194, 53% 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 Rupert?
The median home value in Rupert is $104,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Rupert?
The median gross rent in Rupert is $634 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Rupert, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 50%.
What is the median age in Rupert?
The median age in Rupert is 34.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Rupert?
The average commute to work in Rupert is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rupert?
The unemployment rate in Rupert is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rupert?
3.9% of adults in Rupert 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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