At a Glance
Median Income
$145,234
$64,269 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
Zillow: $78,233
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
67.7% high school+
How Belfry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belfry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belfry a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belfry residents earn a median household income of $145,234 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,269. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belfry is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $78,233. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
57.6% of adults in Belfry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belfry has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans22.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,234
Per Capita$64,269
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$78,233
Housing Units114
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death22,437/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation699 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+35.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Belfry was built in 1982.
56.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.