Living in Westover, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westover · Census data 2020–2024
Westover has 4,026 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $60,769 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $178,400, the median rent is $1,025/month.
Westover at a glance
- Population
- 4,026
- Median age
- 41.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $60,769State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $178,400State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,025/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Westover a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westover the median home value is $178,400, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,219 a month in housing costs.
Westover median household income
The median household income in Westover is $60,769 and the income per person is $33,483. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Westover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,028
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.11
Westover demographics
- Population
- 4,026
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 1,912
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westover ›
Education in Westover
33% of adults 25 and older in Westover have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westover
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Westover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westover | 4,026 | $60,769 | $178,400 | $1,025 |
| Granville | 1,257 | $31,901 | $138,300 | $865 |
| Star City | 1,960 | $59,123 | $256,200 | $1,020 |
| Morgantown | 30,236 | $44,727 | $259,400 | $937 |
| Booth | 129 | $62,813 | $217,500 | — |
| Cassville | 1,149 | $90,478 | $253,000 | — |
| Brookhaven | 6,212 | $88,438 | $261,000 | $1,104 |
| Cheat Lake | 10,902 | $117,014 | $367,600 | $1,124 |
| Dunkard | 2,329 | $56,964 | $84,900 | $1,065 |
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What is the median household income in Westover, WV?
The median household income in Westover is $60,769, 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 Westover?
The median home value in Westover is $178,400, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Westover?
The median gross rent in Westover is $1,025 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Westover, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westover?
The median age in Westover is 41.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Westover?
The average commute to work in Westover is 18 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westover?
The unemployment rate in Westover is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westover?
33% of adults in Westover 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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