Living in Valley Grove, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Grove · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Grove has 363 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $58,125 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $122,700, the median rent is $950/month.
Valley Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valley Grove at a glance
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 32.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $58,125State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $122,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Valley Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Valley Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Grove the median home value is $122,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 16.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $866 a month in housing costs.
Valley Grove median household income
The median household income in Valley Grove is $58,125 and the income per person is $26,544. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Valley Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.79
Valley Grove demographics
- Population
- 363
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Grove ›
Education in Valley Grove
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Valley Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Valley Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grove | 363 | $58,125 | $122,700 | $950 |
| Triadelphia | 825 | $48,281 | $93,600 | $714 |
| West Alexander | 491 | $84,773 | $165,600 | — |
| West Liberty | 1,481 | $43,750 | $151,900 | $1,269 |
| Bethlehem | 2,592 | $83,409 | $200,000 | $1,339 |
| Wheeling | 26,350 | $48,590 | $146,500 | $794 |
| Donegal | 2,255 | $79,833 | $202,400 | $975 |
| Clearview | 500 | $81,750 | $211,600 | — |
| West Finley | 708 | $77,708 | $225,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Valley Grove, WV?
The median household income in Valley Grove is $58,125, about the same as 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 Valley Grove?
The median home value in Valley Grove is $122,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Valley Grove?
The median gross rent in Valley Grove is $950 per month, about 16.9% of household income.
Is Valley Grove, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Valley Grove?
The median age in Valley Grove is 32.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Valley Grove?
The average commute to work in Valley Grove is 21 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Grove?
The unemployment rate in Valley Grove is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Grove?
7.7% of adults in Valley Grove 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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