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Harman, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pendleton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
116 Population 363/sq mi density
$30,625 Median Income $31,981 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $145,857 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$30,625 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Harman, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,625
59% below
$31,981 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $145,857
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Harman Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
33%
Rent
53%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harman residents earn a median household income of $30,625 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,981. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harman is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,857. Median rent is $618/month, with 28.8% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Harman reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

6.1% of adults in Harman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harman has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,625
Per Capita$31,981
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$233M
Avg Weekly Wage$778

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$618
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$145,857
Housing Units69
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,533/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,363 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute38 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Harman was built in 1943.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.