Living in Sophia, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sophia · Census data 2020–2024
Sophia has 1,528 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $36,080 (39% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $116,900, the median rent is $870/month.
Sophia at a glance
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 45.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $36,080State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $116,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Sophia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 38%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sophia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sophia the median home value is $116,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Sophia median household income
The median household income in Sophia is $36,080 and the income per person is $32,398. 38% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Sophia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 753
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.20
Sophia demographics
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 695
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sophia ›
Education in Sophia
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Sophia have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sophia
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 53.5%
Sophia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia | 1,528 | $36,080 | $116,900 | $870 |
| Crab Orchard | 1,139 | $43,792 | $168,200 | — |
| Coal City | 724 | $20,491 | $9,999 | — |
| MacArthur | 1,493 | $35,650 | $160,800 | — |
| Mabscott | 1,396 | $57,813 | $159,700 | $980 |
| Beaver | 695 | $30,870 | $105,200 | — |
| Raleigh | 325 | $47,788 | $46,000 | — |
| Beckley | 16,818 | $45,826 | $158,000 | $869 |
| Daniels | 1,489 | $60,278 | $171,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sophia, WV?
The median household income in Sophia is $36,080, 39% 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 Sophia?
The median home value in Sophia is $116,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Sophia?
The median gross rent in Sophia is $870 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Sophia, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 38%.
What is the median age in Sophia?
The median age in Sophia is 45.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Sophia?
The average commute to work in Sophia is 27 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sophia?
The unemployment rate in Sophia is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sophia?
6.6% of adults in Sophia 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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