Blennerhassett, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wood County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,229 Population 648/sq mi density
$85,619 Median Income $37,704 per capita
$173,900 Home Value $216,949 Zillow
$1,137 Median Rent 41.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$85,619 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,900 home value, $1,137/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Blennerhassett, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,619
14% above
$37,704 per capita
Home Value
$173,900
38% below
Zillow: $216,949
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
2% below
41.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Blennerhassett Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blennerhassett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
62%
Rent
98%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blennerhassett a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blennerhassett residents earn a median household income of $85,619 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,704. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,634 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blennerhassett is $173,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,949. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 41.6% 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 1976.

Education

30.4% of adults in Blennerhassett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blennerhassett has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,229
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,619
Per Capita$37,704
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$4,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,900
Rent$1,137
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$216,949
Housing Units1,333
Rent Burden41.6%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation718 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Blennerhassett was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.