At a Glance
Median Income
$111,600
$56,376 per capita
Home Value
$430,800
Zillow: $410,657
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.1% smoking rate
How Harpers Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harpers Ferry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harpers Ferry a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harpers Ferry residents earn a median household income of $111,600 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,376. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,314 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harpers Ferry is $430,800 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,657. Median rent is $1,813/month, with 40.7% 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 1938.
Education
60.9% of adults in Harpers Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harpers Ferry has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population342
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,600
Per Capita$56,376
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$430,800
Rent$1,813
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$410,657
Housing Units177
Rent Burden40.7%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation505 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+43.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute45 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Harpers Ferry was founded in 1751.
The median home in Harpers Ferry was built in 1938.
32.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.