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Matewan, WV
B+
Population: 509
Home Price: $90,100
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Matewan is a village in the state of West Virginia with a population of 509. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Matewan has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
17.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Matewan, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Matewan
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$14,868
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$18,173
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
22.6%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.1%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Matewan
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
46.1
43.8
42.3
Gender
Matewan
West Virginia
United States
Male
39.9%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
60.1%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Matewan
West Virginia
United States
White
90.4%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.3%
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
6.3%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Matewan
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$90,100
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$146
$519
$801
Family Households
29.4%
29.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
45.4%
45.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
45.7%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
54.3%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Matewan
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.5%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
68.0%
68.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
2.1%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.7%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Matewan
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
48.0%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Matewan
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
Matewan
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 Matewan, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
wine
turkey bacon
meat
hamburgers
lunch meat
leftover ham
cooking
meats
steaks
thai
cheese cake
vegan
mcdonalds
pizza
beer
basketball
kayak angler
coaches
gymnastics
mlb
coaching
nba
football
creation
craft
studio
museum
painting
collection
books
random thoughts
tv shows
fishing hunting
pokmon
toys
tv shows
livestreams
tv
sports
studio
programming
booking
television
hollywood
drama
mountain
summer
lodging
winter
mountains
sports
kayak angler
fishing hunting
beach
post office
stocked
grocery stores
instore
grocery store
cracker barrel
walmart
cargo trailer
lowes
dealership
goods
cart
toys
merch
shipping
mcdonalds
retail
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