Living in Valley Head, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Head · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Head has 462 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $83,125 (39% higher than the West Virginia median).
Valley Head is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valley Head at a glance
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 47.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $83,125State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Valley Head a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the West Virginia median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Valley Head median household income
The median household income in Valley Head is $83,125 and the income per person is $24,372. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Valley Head: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 175
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.85
Valley Head demographics
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Head ›
Education in Valley Head
1.6% of adults 25 and older in Valley Head have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Head
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 6.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Valley Head vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Head | 462 | $83,125 | — | — |
| Durbin | 220 | $59,750 | $98,500 | — |
| Huttonsville | 225 | $36,125 | — | $1,091 |
| Mill Creek | 659 | $47,852 | $95,000 | $857 |
| East Dailey | 292 | $107,688 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Valley Head, WV?
The median household income in Valley Head is $83,125, 39% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Valley Head, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the West Virginia median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Valley Head?
The median age in Valley Head is 47.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Valley Head?
The average commute to work in Valley Head is 27 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Head?
The unemployment rate in Valley Head is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Head?
1.6% of adults in Valley Head 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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