At a Glance
Median Income
$59,531
$28,598 per capita
Home Value
$212,000
Zillow: $207,022
Median Rent
$916/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
9,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Barboursville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barboursville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barboursville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barboursville residents earn a median household income of $59,531 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,598. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barboursville is $212,000 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,022. Median rent is $916/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Barboursville reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Barboursville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barboursville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,394
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,531
Per Capita$28,598
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,000
Rent$916
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$207,022
Housing Units1,880
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property9,226/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary219/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation571 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Barboursville was built in 1981.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.