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Glenville, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Gilmer County County
Glenville, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Glenville a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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 $117,909. 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.
Safety & Crime
Glenville reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 323/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.