Living in West Milford, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Milford · Census data 2020–2024
West Milford has 591 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $73,846 (24% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $127,800, the median rent is $644/month.
West Milford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Milford at a glance
- Population
- 591
- Median age
- 27.3State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $73,846State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $127,800State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $644/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Milford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Milford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Milford the median home value is $127,800, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,128 a month in housing costs.
West Milford median household income
The median household income in West Milford is $73,846 and the income per person is $29,920. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in West Milford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 226
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.08
West Milford demographics
- Population
- 591
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 5.1%
- Households
- 192
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Milford ›
Education in West Milford
19.5% of adults 25 and older in West Milford have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Milford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
West Milford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford | 591 | $73,846 | $127,800 | $644 |
| Lost Creek | 302 | $78,571 | $131,800 | — |
| Clarksburg | 15,549 | $47,386 | $129,900 | $790 |
| Nutter Fort | 2,075 | $68,068 | $121,000 | $897 |
| Stonewood | 2,212 | $54,792 | $154,200 | $749 |
| Wolf Summit | 213 | $33,750 | $117,300 | — |
| Reynoldsville | 111 | $103,229 | $103,100 | — |
| Jane Lew | 480 | $56,063 | $78,400 | $764 |
| East View | 604 | $54,782 | $66,500 | $676 |
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What is the median household income in West Milford, WV?
The median household income in West Milford is $73,846, 24% higher 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 Milford?
The median home value in West Milford is $127,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in West Milford?
The median gross rent in West Milford is $644 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Milford, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the West Virginia median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in West Milford?
The median age in West Milford is 27.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in West Milford?
The average commute to work in West Milford is 29 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Milford?
The unemployment rate in West Milford is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Milford?
19.5% of adults in West Milford 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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