At a Glance
Median Income
$48,393
$22,971 per capita
Home Value
$43,400
Zillow: $75,433
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
17.9% smoking rate
How Fenwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fenwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fenwick a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fenwick residents earn a median household income of $48,393 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,971. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 827 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fenwick is $43,400 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,433. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
0.0% of adults in Fenwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fenwick has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population45
Median Age70.2 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans40.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,393
Per Capita$22,971
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$43,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$75,433
Housing Units39
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death14,497/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation2,172 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fenwick was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.