Living in West Liberty, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Liberty · Census data 2020–2024
West Liberty has 1,481 residents with a median age of 20.7. The median household income is $43,750 (27% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $151,900, the median rent is $1,269/month.
West Liberty is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Liberty at a glance
- Population
- 1,481
- Median age
- 20.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $151,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Liberty a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 33.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Liberty
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Liberty the median home value is $151,900, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 43.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,324 a month in housing costs.
West Liberty median household income
The median household income in West Liberty is $43,750 and the income per person is $12,359. 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in West Liberty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 294
- Owner-occupied
- 45.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.5%
- Vacant
- 25.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.14
West Liberty demographics
- Population
- 1,481
- Median age
- 20.7
- Under 18
- 1.9%
- 65 and older
- 5.1%
- Households
- 220
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Liberty ›
Education in West Liberty
39.9% of adults 25 and older in West Liberty have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Liberty
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 56.7%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 27.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
West Liberty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | 1,481 | $43,750 | $151,900 | $1,269 |
| Bethany | 1,039 | $60,313 | $110,600 | $639 |
| Windsor Heights | 491 | $42,270 | $58,600 | $888 |
| Beech Bottom | 443 | $33,125 | $60,300 | $791 |
| Rayland | 507 | $57,188 | $118,000 | $496 |
| Clearview | 500 | $81,750 | $211,600 | — |
| Tiltonsville | 1,311 | $57,250 | $106,300 | $865 |
| Valley Grove | 363 | $58,125 | $122,700 | $950 |
| Yorkville | 908 | $49,231 | $137,500 | $682 |
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What is the median household income in West Liberty, WV?
The median household income in West Liberty is $43,750, 27% 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 Liberty?
The median home value in West Liberty is $151,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in West Liberty?
The median gross rent in West Liberty is $1,269 per month, about 43.3% of household income.
Is West Liberty, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 33.6%.
What is the median age in West Liberty?
The median age in West Liberty is 20.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in West Liberty?
The average commute to work in West Liberty is 23 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Liberty?
The unemployment rate in West Liberty is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Liberty?
39.9% of adults in West Liberty 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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