At a Glance
Median Income
$58,984
$24,150 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
Zillow: $148,938
Median Rent
$826/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
23.0% smoking rate
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)
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.