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Cedar Grove, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
468 Population 650/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $30,681 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $70,334 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $638/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Grove, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,750
23% below
$30,681 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
74% below
Zillow: $70,334
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Cedar Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
26%
Rent
55%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Grove residents earn a median household income of $57,750 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,681. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Grove is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $70,334. Median rent is $638/month, with 28.8% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Cedar Grove reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,806/100K.

Education

6.9% of adults in Cedar Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Grove has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population468
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$30,681
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$638
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$70,334
Housing Units239
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,806/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation630 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute35 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Grove was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.