Barboursville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,394 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$59,531 Median Income $28,598 per capita
$212,000 Home Value $213,323 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
46 Violent Crime/100K 2,889 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,531 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$212,000 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Barboursville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,531
21% below
$28,598 per capita
Home Value
$212,000
25% below
Zillow: $213,323
Median Rent
$916/mo
21% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
2,889/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
9% above
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
75%
Rent
79%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barboursville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 2.3% (36% 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 $213,323. 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 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,889/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,394
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,531
Per Capita$28,598
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

A+
Home Value$212,000
Rent$916
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$213,323
Housing Units1,880
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property2,889/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death17,385/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.