Living in Tunnelton, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tunnelton · Census data 2020–2024
Tunnelton has 404 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $65,565 (10% higher than the West Virginia median).
Tunnelton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tunnelton at a glance
- Population
- 404
- Median age
- 44State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $65,565State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Tunnelton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Tunnelton median household income
The median household income in Tunnelton is $65,565 and the income per person is $25,064. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Tunnelton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 187
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.35
Tunnelton demographics
- Population
- 404
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 172
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tunnelton ›
Education in Tunnelton
3% of adults 25 and older in Tunnelton have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tunnelton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Tunnelton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnelton | 404 | $65,565 | — | — |
| Rowlesburg | 773 | $61,964 | $99,800 | $674 |
| Newburg | 226 | $51,821 | $46,100 | $1,042 |
| Kingwood | 2,973 | $71,154 | $162,000 | $664 |
| Arthurdale | 982 | $81,285 | $153,900 | — |
| Reedsville | 504 | $66,125 | $182,400 | $1,375 |
| Albright | 254 | $60,000 | $39,000 | $1,020 |
| Aurora | 284 | $55,444 | — | — |
| Masontown | 518 | $54,643 | $120,500 | $688 |
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What is the median household income in Tunnelton, WV?
The median household income in Tunnelton is $65,565, 10% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Tunnelton, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Tunnelton?
The median age in Tunnelton is 44 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Tunnelton?
The average commute to work in Tunnelton is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tunnelton?
The unemployment rate in Tunnelton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tunnelton?
3% of adults in Tunnelton 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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