Living in Sand Fork, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sand Fork · Census data 2020–2024
Sand Fork has 96 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $35,938 (40% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $116,200, the median rent is $659/month.
Sand Fork is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sand Fork at a glance
- Population
- 96
- Median age
- 38State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $35,938State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $116,200State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $659/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 60 min
Is Sand Fork a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 60 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sand Fork
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sand Fork the median home value is $116,200, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $659 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Sand Fork median household income
The median household income in Sand Fork is $35,938 and the income per person is $19,510. 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Sand Fork: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.09
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sand Fork has many vacation and second homes.
Sand Fork demographics
- Population
- 96
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sand Fork ›
Education in Sand Fork
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Sand Fork have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sand Fork
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 60 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Sand Fork vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Fork | 96 | $35,938 | $116,200 | $659 |
| Glenville | 1,037 | $47,422 | $108,400 | $872 |
| Burnsville | 547 | $55,938 | $108,800 | $755 |
| Flatwoods | 319 | $53,625 | $145,800 | $728 |
| Sutton | 797 | $42,817 | $87,700 | $684 |
| Gassaway | 688 | $33,500 | $94,400 | $463 |
| Weston | 3,840 | $52,070 | $105,300 | $770 |
| Grantsville | 401 | $28,438 | $55,800 | — |
| Pullman | 286 | $53,618 | $78,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sand Fork, WV?
The median household income in Sand Fork is $35,938, 40% 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 Sand Fork?
The median home value in Sand Fork is $116,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Sand Fork?
The median gross rent in Sand Fork is $659 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Sand Fork, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 60 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.2%.
What is the median age in Sand Fork?
The median age in Sand Fork is 38 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Sand Fork?
The average commute to work in Sand Fork is 60 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sand Fork?
The unemployment rate in Sand Fork is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sand Fork?
14.5% of adults in Sand Fork 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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