Living in Wiley Ford, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wiley Ford · Census data 2020–2024
Wiley Ford has 630 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $90,775 (52% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $189,000.
Wiley Ford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wiley Ford at a glance
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 48.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $90,775State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $189,000State: $162,600
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Wiley Ford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wiley Ford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wiley Ford the median home value is $189,000, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,084 a month in housing costs.
Wiley Ford median household income
The median household income in Wiley Ford is $90,775 and the income per person is $40,666. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Wiley Ford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 395
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 29.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.27
Wiley Ford demographics
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wiley Ford ›
Education in Wiley Ford
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Wiley Ford have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wiley Ford
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Wiley Ford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Ford | 630 | $90,775 | $189,000 | — |
| Carpendale | 1,035 | $66,027 | $171,300 | $697 |
| Ridgeley | 239 | $41,477 | $151,800 | $783 |
| Bowling Green | 966 | $76,140 | $132,000 | $899 |
| Potomac Park | 978 | $53,221 | $139,400 | $963 |
| Cumberland | 18,804 | $48,162 | $123,200 | $741 |
| Cresaptown | 5,121 | $68,370 | $142,600 | $777 |
| Bowmans Addition | 1,102 | $82,475 | $187,300 | — |
| La Vale | 4,196 | $77,500 | $170,800 | $871 |
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What is the median household income in Wiley Ford, WV?
The median household income in Wiley Ford is $90,775, 52% 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 Wiley Ford?
The median home value in Wiley Ford is $189,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
Is Wiley Ford, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wiley Ford?
The median age in Wiley Ford is 48.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Wiley Ford?
The average commute to work in Wiley Ford is 15 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wiley Ford?
The unemployment rate in Wiley Ford is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wiley Ford?
31.9% of adults in Wiley Ford 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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