Glenville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Gilmer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,049 Population 1,049/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $21,832 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $123,428 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $852/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Glenville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,875
38% below
$21,832 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $123,428
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
13% above
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Glenville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
34%
Rent
73%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glenville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glenville residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,832. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glenville is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,428. Median rent is $852/month, with 25.0% 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 1965.

Education

38.2% of adults in Glenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glenville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,049
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$21,832
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$230M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$852
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$123,428
Housing Units575
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,058/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation936 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Glenville was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.