At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$46,406 per capita
Home Value
$75,200
Zillow: $83,482
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
23.6% smoking rate
How Chelyan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chelyan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chelyan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelyan residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,406. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Chelyan is $75,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,482. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
30.6% of adults in Chelyan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelyan has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$46,406
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,200
Rent
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$83,482
Housing Units155
Rent Burden12.1%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation610 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Chelyan was built in 1968.
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.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.