Gassaway, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Braxton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
600 Population 517/sq mi density
$40,156 Median Income $25,564 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $134,388 Zillow
$431 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $431/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gassaway, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,156
47% below
$25,564 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
64% below
Zillow: $134,388
Median Rent
$431/mo
63% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Gassaway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
36%
Rent
37%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gassaway a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gassaway residents earn a median household income of $40,156 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,564. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gassaway is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,388. Median rent is $431/month, with 24.6% 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 1948.

Education

17.7% of adults in Gassaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gassaway has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population600
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,156
Per Capita$25,564
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$883

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$431
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$134,388
Housing Units468
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,079/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation1,083 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Gassaway was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.