Living in West Dunbar, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Dunbar · Census data 2020–2024
West Dunbar has 425 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $27,500 (54% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $84,700, the median rent is $784/month.
West Dunbar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Dunbar at a glance
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 42.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $27,500State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $84,700State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $784/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Dunbar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 56.1%; a poverty rate of 46.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Dunbar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Dunbar the median home value is $84,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $784 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
West Dunbar median household income
The median household income in West Dunbar is $27,500 and the income per person is $18,259. 46.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in West Dunbar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 47.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.5%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.74
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Dunbar has many vacation and second homes.
West Dunbar demographics
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 244
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Dunbar ›
Education in West Dunbar
8.1% of adults 25 and older in West Dunbar have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Dunbar
- Unemployment rate
- 56.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
West Dunbar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dunbar | 425 | $27,500 | $84,700 | $784 |
| Institute | 521 | $42,315 | — | $1,000 |
| Dunbar | 7,254 | $58,379 | $119,600 | $935 |
| Jefferson | 534 | $39,861 | $73,800 | $636 |
| South Charleston | 13,457 | $63,884 | $155,400 | $844 |
| St. Albans | 10,522 | $53,972 | $140,800 | $931 |
| Nitro | 6,853 | $53,848 | $128,900 | $949 |
| Cross Lanes | 9,671 | $63,537 | $153,800 | $949 |
| Tornado | 1,114 | $83,000 | $174,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Dunbar, WV?
The median household income in West Dunbar is $27,500, 54% lower 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 West Dunbar?
The median home value in West Dunbar is $84,700, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in West Dunbar?
The median gross rent in West Dunbar is $784 per month.
Is West Dunbar, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 56.1%; a poverty rate of 46.6%.
What is the median age in West Dunbar?
The median age in West Dunbar is 42.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in West Dunbar?
The average commute to work in West Dunbar is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Dunbar?
The unemployment rate in West Dunbar is 56.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Dunbar?
8.1% of adults in West Dunbar 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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