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Alderson, WV
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Population: 1,065
Home Price: $103,800
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Overview
Alderson is a small town in the state of West Virginia with a population of 1,065. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Alderson has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Alderson, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$17,259
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$28,224
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
33.2%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
50.4
43.8
42.3
Gender
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
Male
47.5%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
52.5%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
White
90.8%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.1%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.8%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.3%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$103,800
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$319
$519
$801
Family Households
25.3%
25.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
52.7%
52.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.3%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
31.7%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.2%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
48.2%
48.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.6%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.8%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
3.8%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
52.0%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Alderson
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Alderson, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
mise en place
whole foods
tastin
middle eastern
cafe
cheese
togo
indian cuisine
popeyes
delicious
wine
bagel
deli
ice cream
biscuits
tasting
beer
cocktail
chefs
country music
teams
football
baseball
boxing
golfer
hoops
tennis
outdoors
fitness
mlb
racing
coaching
athlete
nba
wrestling
coaches
nfl
basketball
activism
library
drawing
creative writing
illustration
creative
renaissance
architecture
literature
poetry
visual
collection
nature
anime
books
gaming anime
road trips
ramblings
memes
hunting
fishing
crossfit
cosplay
outdoors
fitness
gaming anime
sports
tv
journalism
creative
hub
indie
comedy
marketing
dog boarding
superstores
space
mountain
sports
campfires
lakes
mountains
summer
hunting
fishing
aviation
pool
nature
winter
black friday
whole foods
flea market
lighters
record store
cafe
jewelry store
cyber monday
ikea
goodies
bulk
deli
checkout
stickers
pharmacy
supplies
deals
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