Living in Tioga, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tioga · Census data 2020–2024
Tioga has 577 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $86,056 (44% higher than the West Virginia median).
Tioga is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tioga at a glance
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 38.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $86,056State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
Is Tioga a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the West Virginia median.
Cons: Unemployment of 27.1%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Tioga median household income
The median household income in Tioga is $86,056 and the income per person is $18,593. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Tioga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 146
- Owner-occupied
- 13.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 86.6%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 4.31
Tioga demographics
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 47.3%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 134
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tioga ›
Education in Tioga
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Tioga have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tioga
- Unemployment rate
- 27.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Tioga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga | 577 | $86,056 | — | — |
| Camden-on-Gauley | 182 | $55,917 | $93,500 | — |
| Cowen | 485 | $27,708 | $52,100 | $675 |
| Craigsville | 2,190 | $39,943 | $83,500 | $611 |
| Summersville | 3,373 | $56,571 | $230,000 | $395 |
| Addison (Webster Springs) | 1,038 | $33,333 | $89,200 | $657 |
| Richwood | 2,403 | $30,833 | $70,000 | $682 |
| Sutton | 797 | $42,817 | $87,700 | $684 |
| Gassaway | 688 | $33,500 | $94,400 | $463 |
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What is the median household income in Tioga, WV?
The median household income in Tioga is $86,056, 44% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Tioga, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the West Virginia median. Minuses: unemployment of 27.1%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Tioga?
The median age in Tioga is 38.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Tioga?
The unemployment rate in Tioga is 27.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tioga?
38.2% of adults in Tioga 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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