At a Glance
Median Income
$73,914
$28,735 per capita
Home Value
$96,400
Zillow: $190,687
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
21.3% smoking rate
How Gatewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gatewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gatewood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gatewood residents earn a median household income of $73,914 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,735. 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 1,186 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gatewood is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,687. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.2% of adults in Gatewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gatewood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population443
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,914
Per Capita$28,735
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$190,687
Housing Units150
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death15,973/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation2,022 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Gatewood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.