Living in Weston, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weston · Census data 2020–2024
Weston has 3,840 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $52,070 (13% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $105,300, the median rent is $770/month.
Weston at a glance
- Population
- 3,840
- Median age
- 38.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $52,070State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $105,300State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $770/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Weston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 16.2%; a poverty rate of 23%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Weston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weston the median home value is $105,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, which is 20.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,044 a month in housing costs.
Weston median household income
The median household income in Weston is $52,070 and the income per person is $30,228. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Weston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,103
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 22.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.37
Weston demographics
- Population
- 3,840
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 1,621
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weston ›
Education in Weston
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Weston have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weston
- Unemployment rate
- 16.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Weston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | 3,840 | $52,070 | $105,300 | $770 |
| Jane Lew | 480 | $56,063 | $78,400 | $764 |
| Lost Creek | 302 | $78,571 | $131,800 | — |
| West Milford | 591 | $73,846 | $127,800 | $644 |
| Buckhannon | 5,116 | $54,615 | $158,100 | $885 |
| Hinkleville | 291 | $54,167 | — | — |
| Rock Cave | 276 | $52,202 | $241,700 | — |
| Century | 110 | $38,534 | $106,000 | — |
| Burnsville | 547 | $55,938 | $108,800 | $755 |
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What is the median household income in Weston, WV?
The median household income in Weston is $52,070, 13% 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 Weston?
The median home value in Weston is $105,300, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Weston?
The median gross rent in Weston is $770 per month, about 20.7% of household income.
Is Weston, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 16.2%; a poverty rate of 23%.
What is the median age in Weston?
The median age in Weston is 38.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Weston?
The average commute to work in Weston is 20 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weston?
The unemployment rate in Weston is 16.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weston?
13.6% of adults in Weston 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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