Brandonville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
122 Population 313/sq mi density
$87,083 Median Income $37,808 per capita
$183,300 Home Value $100,465 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$87,083 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brandonville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,083
16% above
$37,808 per capita
Home Value
$183,300
35% below
Zillow: $100,465
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
3% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Brandonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
65%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brandonville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brandonville residents earn a median household income of $87,083 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,808. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brandonville is $183,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,465. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

32.6% of adults in Brandonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brandonville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population122
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,083
Per Capita$37,808
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$183,300
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$100,465
Housing Units82
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,768 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Brandonville was built in 1985.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.