Living in Teays Valley, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Teays Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Teays Valley has 14,151 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $108,741 (82% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $278,000, the median rent is $1,102/month.
Teays Valley at a glance
- Population
- 14,151
- Median age
- 42.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $108,741State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $278,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,102/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Teays Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Teays Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Teays Valley the median home value is $278,000, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,708 a month in housing costs.
Teays Valley median household income
The median household income in Teays Valley is $108,741 and the income per person is $50,659. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Teays Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,075
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.39
Teays Valley demographics
- Population
- 14,151
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 5,842
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Teays Valley ›
Education in Teays Valley
46.7% of adults 25 and older in Teays Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Teays Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Teays Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley | 14,151 | $108,741 | $278,000 | $1,102 |
| Hurricane | 6,855 | $71,167 | $210,500 | $878 |
| Winfield | 2,918 | $103,276 | $257,100 | $1,009 |
| Eleanor | 1,726 | $78,578 | $255,400 | $1,070 |
| Bancroft | 475 | $94,375 | $116,400 | $842 |
| Poca | 872 | $77,292 | $170,500 | $864 |
| Hometown | 756 | $28,876 | $142,600 | — |
| Nitro | 6,853 | $53,848 | $128,900 | $949 |
| St. Albans | 10,522 | $53,972 | $140,800 | $931 |
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What is the median household income in Teays Valley, WV?
The median household income in Teays Valley is $108,741, 82% 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 Teays Valley?
The median home value in Teays Valley is $278,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Teays Valley?
The median gross rent in Teays Valley is $1,102 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Teays Valley, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Teays Valley?
The median age in Teays Valley is 42.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Teays Valley?
The average commute to work in Teays Valley is 24 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Teays Valley?
The unemployment rate in Teays Valley is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Teays Valley?
46.7% of adults in Teays Valley 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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