Bradley, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,429 Population 339/sq mi density
$58,984 Median Income $24,150 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $148,938 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,984 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $826/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradley, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,984
22% below
$24,150 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
69% below
Zillow: $148,938
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bradley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
31%
Rent
71%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradley residents earn a median household income of $58,984 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,150. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradley is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,938. Median rent is $826/month, with 17.6% 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 1982.

Education

11.5% of adults in Bradley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,429
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density339/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,984
Per Capita$24,150
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$826
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$148,938
Housing Units750
Rent Burden17.6%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,996/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,220 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradley was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.