Carpendale, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Allegany County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,053 Population 804/sq mi density
$59,679 Median Income $29,425 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $186,505 Zillow
$709 Median Rent 40.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$59,679 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $709/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Carpendale, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,679
21% below
$29,425 per capita
Home Value
$169,200
40% below
Zillow: $186,505
Median Rent
$709/mo
39% below
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Carpendale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
60%
Rent
61%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carpendale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carpendale residents earn a median household income of $59,679 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,425. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carpendale is $169,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,505. Median rent is $709/month, with 40.6% 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 1970.

Education

8.2% of adults in Carpendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carpendale has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,053
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density804/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,679
Per Capita$29,425
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent$709
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$186,505
Housing Units497
Rent Burden40.6%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation735 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Carpendale was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.