East View, WV

West Virginia

East View is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 625. Residents earn $54,773 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
625 Population 613/sq mi density
$54,773 Median Income $29,740 per capita
$65,900 Home Value
$639 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,773 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,900 home value, $639/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,773
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,900
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $639
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How East View Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population625
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density613/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,773
Per Capita$29,740
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,048M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,900
Rent$639
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.4%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation1,038 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+86.3%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Libraries5

Is East View a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East View receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. East View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East View is $54,773, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East View is $65,900, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $639 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

East View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

East View has a population of 625 with a density of 613 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

625
Total Population
613
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

East View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East View is $54,773, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: East View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,773
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,740
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
IRS Avg AGI$71,392

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,482
County GDP$6,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants170
Healthcare228
Retail269
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,964
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in East View is $65,900, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $639 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,900
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$639
45% below US avg
Rent Burden29.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,964
15% below US avg
Effective Rate4.50%
In East View, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.4% report depression. 30.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East View vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
25% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure37.3%
Asthma12.6%
COPD9.0%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression31.4%
Mental Distress22.9%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access75.8%
Healthcare Facilities228

Crime Rates: East View vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

East View has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,038 ft (316 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density613/sq mi
Coordinates39.2692°N, 80.3051°W
County FIPS54033
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.4%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 41 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.1%
67% below US avg
High School+86.3%
School Test Score4.81
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density613/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities228
Restaurants170
Retail Stores269

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.9 min
Work from Home0.0%

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