Living in St. Albans, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Albans · Census data 2020–2024
St. Albans has 10,522 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $53,972 (9% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $140,800, the median rent is $931/month.
St. Albans at a glance
- Population
- 10,522
- Median age
- 45.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $53,972State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $140,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $931/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is St. Albans a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the West Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in St. Albans
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Albans the median home value is $140,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,114 a month in housing costs.
St. Albans median household income
The median household income in St. Albans is $53,972 and the income per person is $33,037. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in St. Albans: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,296
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.24
St. Albans demographics
- Population
- 10,522
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 4,667
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Albans ›
Education in St. Albans
24.3% of adults 25 and older in St. Albans have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Albans
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
St. Albans vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans | 10,522 | $53,972 | $140,800 | $931 |
| Jefferson | 534 | $39,861 | $73,800 | $636 |
| Nitro | 6,853 | $53,848 | $128,900 | $949 |
| Institute | 521 | $42,315 | — | $1,000 |
| West Dunbar | 425 | $27,500 | $84,700 | $784 |
| Tornado | 1,114 | $83,000 | $174,800 | — |
| Dunbar | 7,254 | $58,379 | $119,600 | $935 |
| Cross Lanes | 9,671 | $63,537 | $153,800 | $949 |
| Alum Creek | 1,749 | $74,231 | $159,300 | $859 |
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What is the median household income in St. Albans, WV?
The median household income in St. Albans is $53,972, 9% 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 St. Albans?
The median home value in St. Albans is $140,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in St. Albans?
The median gross rent in St. Albans is $931 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is St. Albans, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 14.1%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the West Virginia median.
What is the median age in St. Albans?
The median age in St. Albans is 45.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in St. Albans?
The average commute to work in St. Albans is 21 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Albans?
The unemployment rate in St. Albans is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Albans?
24.3% of adults in St. Albans 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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