Capon Bridge, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hampshire County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
405 Population 570/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $25,233 per capita
$235,500 Home Value $326,969 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$235,500 home value, $1,051/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Capon Bridge, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,125
9% below
$25,233 per capita
Home Value
$235,500
16% below
Zillow: $326,969
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
10% below
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Capon Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
84%
Rent
90%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Capon Bridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Capon Bridge residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,233. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Capon Bridge is $235,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,969. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 24.0% 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 1998.

Education

14.8% of adults in Capon Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Capon Bridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$25,233
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$845

Housing

A+
Home Value$235,500
Rent$1,051
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$326,969
Housing Units153
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,950/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation802 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Capon Bridge was founded in 1902.
The median home in Capon Bridge was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Winchester Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.