Living in St. George, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. George · Census data 2020–2024

St. George has 142 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $87,813 (47% higher than the West Virginia median).

St. George is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

St. George at a glance

Population
142
Median age
43.4State: 42.7
Median household income
$87,813State: $59,608
Homeowners
80.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%

Is St. George a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

St. George median household income

The median household income in St. George is $87,813 and the income per person is $27,854. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).

Median household income

St. George$87,813
West Virginia$59,608
United States$80,734

Housing in St. George: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
57
Owner-occupied
80.7%
Renter-occupied
19.3%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2002
Average household size
2.49

St. George demographics

Population
142
Median age
43.4
Under 18
31.7%
65 and older
17.6%
Households
57
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. George ›

Education in St. George

24.7% of adults 25 and older in St. George have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

St. George24.7%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in St. George

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
30.3%
Drive alone
62.1%
Public transit
7.6%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

St. George vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
St. George142$87,813——
Parsons1,448$40,547$96,300$650
Hambleton203$48,750$113,500—
Hendricks375$58,333$133,000$688
Montrose295$98,250$190,300—
Thomas599$56,042$157,400$792
Rowlesburg773$61,964$99,800$674
Davis663$47,446$177,100$550
Aurora284$55,444——

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Living in St. George: FAQ

What is the median household income in St. George, WV?

The median household income in St. George is $87,813, 47% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is St. George, WV a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.

What is the median age in St. George?

The median age in St. George is 43.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

What is the unemployment rate in St. George?

The unemployment rate in St. George is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is St. George?

24.7% of adults in St. George 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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