West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Harpers Ferry is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 342. Residents earn $111,600 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Harpers Ferry receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Harpers Ferry stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Harpers Ferry is $111,600, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Harpers Ferry among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Harpers Ferry is $430,800, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,813 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Harpers Ferry is a highly educated community — 60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Harpers Ferry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,600 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,376 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,954 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,314 |
| County GDP | $3,037M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 80 |
| Retail | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.69% |
| Commute Time | 45.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 32.8% |
| Census Median | $430,800 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $394,192 |
| Median List Price | $347,000 |
| Median List Price | $347,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $216 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.7% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,813 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.7% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.69% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3252°N, 77.7414°W |
| County FIPS | 54037 |
Winner: Republican by 15.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.9% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 145 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 45.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 32.8% |