Quality of Life and Culture in Elk Garden, WV

Overview

Elk Garden is a village in the state of West Virginia with a population of 194. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Elk Garden has a four seasons climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 38.4 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: Yes
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Elk Garden, WV

Employment and Income	Elk Garden	West Virginia	United States
Per Capita Income	$20,812	$24,785	$32,693
Median Household Income		$47,861	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	8.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	7.0%	16.4%	10.5%

Age	Elk Garden	West Virginia	United States
Median Age	33.7	43.8	42.3

Gender	Elk Garden	West Virginia	United States
Male	51.5%	49.2%	49.8%
Female	48.5%	50.8%	50.2%

Race	Elk Garden	West Virginia	United States
White	100.0%	92.7%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	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	0.0%	0.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	2.5%	5.2%

Housing Information	Elk Garden	West Virginia	United States
Median Home Price	$78,600	$106,257	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$519	$801
Family Households	49.1%	49.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	28.3%	28.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	98.1%	73.3%	72.9%
Renters	1.9%	26.7%	27.1%

Education	Elk Garden	West Virginia	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	7.7%	9.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	65.0%	65.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	17.9%	17.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	3.4%	7.2%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	0.0%	9.6%	15.0%