Living in Salt Rock, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salt Rock · Census data 2020–2024
Salt Rock has 274 residents with a median age of 66.2. The median household income is $55,354 (7% lower than the West Virginia median).
Salt Rock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salt Rock at a glance
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 66.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $55,354State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
Is Salt Rock a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the West Virginia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Salt Rock median household income
The median household income in Salt Rock is $55,354 and the income per person is $22,087. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Salt Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 133
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.06
Salt Rock demographics
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 66.2
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 55.5%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salt Rock ›
Education in Salt Rock
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Salt Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salt Rock
- Unemployment rate
- —State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- —
- Drive alone
- —
- Public transit
- —
- Walk to work
- —
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Salt Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Rock | 274 | $55,354 | — | — |
| West Hamlin | 567 | $17,500 | $129,800 | $546 |
| Barboursville | 4,376 | $60,571 | $197,700 | $1,037 |
| Hamlin | 1,068 | $61,429 | $95,500 | $679 |
| Milton | 2,817 | $46,429 | $143,900 | $1,198 |
| Pea Ridge | 6,988 | $65,811 | $188,500 | $1,014 |
| Culloden | 3,040 | $73,318 | $197,800 | $798 |
| Proctorville | 635 | $35,744 | $118,100 | $869 |
| Hurricane | 6,855 | $71,167 | $210,500 | $878 |
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What is the median household income in Salt Rock, WV?
The median household income in Salt Rock is $55,354, 7% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Salt Rock, WV a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the West Virginia median.
What is the median age in Salt Rock?
The median age in Salt Rock is 66.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How educated is Salt Rock?
28.1% of adults in Salt Rock 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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