Living in West Union, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Union · Census data 2020–2024
West Union has 1,039 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $60,417 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $98,600.
West Union is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Union at a glance
- Population
- 1,039
- Median age
- 41.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $60,417State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $98,600State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Union a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Union
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Union the median home value is $98,600, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $949 a month in housing costs.
West Union median household income
The median household income in West Union is $60,417 and the income per person is $38,670. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in West Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 449
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.88
West Union demographics
- Population
- 1,039
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 361
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Union ›
Education in West Union
15.4% of adults 25 and older in West Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Union
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
West Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union | 1,039 | $60,417 | $98,600 | — |
| Pennsboro | 1,334 | $51,327 | $86,500 | $811 |
| Salem | 1,629 | $38,529 | $77,800 | $525 |
| Pullman | 286 | $53,618 | $78,600 | — |
| Ellenboro | 209 | $52,917 | $118,200 | $725 |
| Middlebourne | 796 | $69,375 | $134,400 | $721 |
| Harrisville | 1,574 | $47,768 | $123,000 | $566 |
| Wolf Summit | 213 | $33,750 | $117,300 | — |
| Wallace | 277 | $33,403 | $48,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Union, WV?
The median household income in West Union is $60,417, about the same as 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 Union?
The median home value in West Union is $98,600, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is West Union, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in West Union?
The median age in West Union is 41.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in West Union?
The average commute to work in West Union is 27 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Union?
The unemployment rate in West Union is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Union?
15.4% of adults in West Union 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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