Living in St. Marys, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Marys · Census data 2020–2024
St. Marys has 2,174 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $63,547 (7% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $147,300, the median rent is $771/month.
St. Marys at a glance
- Population
- 2,174
- Median age
- 44.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $63,547State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $147,300State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $771/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is St. Marys a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in St. Marys
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Marys the median home value is $147,300, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,105 a month in housing costs.
St. Marys median household income
The median household income in St. Marys is $63,547 and the income per person is $36,987. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in St. Marys: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,092
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.41
St. Marys demographics
- Population
- 2,174
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 902
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Marys ›
Education in St. Marys
23.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Marys have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Marys
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
St. Marys vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys | 2,174 | $63,547 | $147,300 | $771 |
| Newport | 1,180 | $91,898 | $208,200 | — |
| Belmont | 983 | $49,851 | $152,000 | $511 |
| Reno | 1,040 | $43,786 | $213,800 | $764 |
| Waverly | 361 | $68,507 | $271,200 | — |
| Matamoras (New Matamoras) | 864 | $17,098 | $94,400 | $597 |
| Ellenboro | 209 | $52,917 | $118,200 | $725 |
| Marietta | 13,203 | $47,873 | $161,800 | $861 |
| Cairo | 273 | $65,500 | — | $488 |
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What is the median household income in St. Marys, WV?
The median household income in St. Marys is $63,547, 7% higher 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. Marys?
The median home value in St. Marys is $147,300, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in St. Marys?
The median gross rent in St. Marys is $771 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is St. Marys, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
What is the median age in St. Marys?
The median age in St. Marys is 44.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in St. Marys?
The average commute to work in St. Marys is 25 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Marys?
The unemployment rate in St. Marys is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Marys?
23.7% of adults in St. Marys 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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