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West Union, WV
B
Population: 898
Home Price: $102,900
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Overview
West Union is a village in the state of West Virginia with a population of 898. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. West Union has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
29.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of West Union, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
West Union
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$39,375
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$73,906
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
West Union
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
44.9
43.8
42.3
Gender
West Union
West Virginia
United States
Male
53.2%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
46.8%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
West Union
West Virginia
United States
White
99.6%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
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
0.1%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
West Union
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$102,900
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$325
$519
$801
Family Households
71.7%
71.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
18.0%
18.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
84.9%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
15.1%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
West Union
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.2%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
47.5%
47.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.2%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
3.5%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
West Union
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
36.7%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
West Union
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
West Union
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 West Union, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot dogs
fast food
shrimp
tuna
ice cream
mezze
nocook
bread
mcdonalds
pizza
sinigang
beer
plantains
cheese
michelin star
salad
sandwich
falafel
nutrition
video games
football
gaming
boxing
pop culture
olympics
tournaments
fitness
softball
soccer
coaches
baseball
inspired by
studio
nft
collection
creative
artists
showcasing
superrare
fashion
designs
sculpture
nature
illustrator
portrait
animation
jewelry
painting
drawing
library
spending time
video games
fighting games
rhythm games
playing guitar
side hustles
pc gaming
side hustle
gaming
books
dd
jeeps
computers
toys
collector
fitness
local news
studio
gaming
creative
pop culture
hip hop
outdoor
fashion
marketing
indie
films
television
tv
producer
improv
drama
ent
influencer
dining
podcasts
space
open spaces
summer
mountain
picnics
cabin
winter
outdoor patio
frisbee
pool
beach
nature
ski
dining
lawn
backyard
coffee shops
mcdonalds
clothing
merch
mailboxes
depop
upholstery
amazon
trader joes
designs
sushi joint
vendor
bakery
packages
candles
stickers
cafe
furniture
jewelry
restaurants
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