Living in West Hamlin, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hamlin · Census data 2020–2024
West Hamlin has 567 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $17,500 (71% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $129,800, the median rent is $546/month.
West Hamlin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Hamlin at a glance
- Population
- 567
- Median age
- 52.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $17,500State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $129,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $546/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 36.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Hamlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 71% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 39.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Hamlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hamlin the median home value is $129,800, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $546 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
West Hamlin median household income
The median household income in West Hamlin is $17,500 and the income per person is $19,406. 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in West Hamlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 382
- Owner-occupied
- 36.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.9%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.73
West Hamlin demographics
- Population
- 567
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 324
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hamlin ›
Education in West Hamlin
3.4% of adults 25 and older in West Hamlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hamlin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.8%
West Hamlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hamlin | 567 | $17,500 | $129,800 | $546 |
| Salt Rock | 274 | $55,354 | — | — |
| Hamlin | 1,068 | $61,429 | $95,500 | $679 |
| Barboursville | 4,376 | $60,571 | $197,700 | $1,037 |
| Milton | 2,817 | $46,429 | $143,900 | $1,198 |
| Culloden | 3,040 | $73,318 | $197,800 | $798 |
| Pea Ridge | 6,988 | $65,811 | $188,500 | $1,014 |
| Wayne | 1,675 | $27,159 | $82,100 | $789 |
| Lavalette | 1,005 | $54,554 | $190,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Hamlin, WV?
The median household income in West Hamlin is $17,500, 71% 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 Hamlin?
The median home value in West Hamlin is $129,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in West Hamlin?
The median gross rent in West Hamlin is $546 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Hamlin, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 71% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 39.7%.
What is the median age in West Hamlin?
The median age in West Hamlin is 52.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in West Hamlin?
The average commute to work in West Hamlin is 21 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hamlin?
The unemployment rate in West Hamlin is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hamlin?
3.4% of adults in West Hamlin 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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