At a Glance
Median Income
$70,917
$32,030 per capita
Home Value
$87,600
Zillow: $97,732
Median Rent
$907/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
25.7% smoking rate
How East Bank Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Bank's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Bank 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
East Bank residents earn a median household income of $70,917 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,030. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 East Bank is $87,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,732. Median rent is $907/month, with 51.0% 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 1964.
Education
6.6% of adults in East Bank hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Bank 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
Population776
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,617/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,917
Per Capita$32,030
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,600
Rent$907
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$97,732
Housing Units367
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking25.7%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation720 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute38 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in East Bank was built in 1964.
42.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.