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Harpers Ferry, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County
Harpers Ferry, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Harpers Ferry a Good Place to Live?
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 3.0% (17% below 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 $394,192. 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.
Safety & Crime
Harpers Ferry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.