Hedgesville, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Hedgesville is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 349. Residents earn $86,518 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
349 Population 2,685/sq mi density
$86,518 Median Income $36,275 per capita
$190,200 Home Value $328,219 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,518 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,200 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,518
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $190,200
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,313
13% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How Hedgesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population349
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density2,685/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,518
Per Capita$36,275
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,200
Rent$1,313
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$328,219
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation633 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+96.2%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.4%
Libraries9

Is Hedgesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hedgesville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Hedgesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hedgesville is $86,518, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hedgesville is $190,200, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Hedgesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Hedgesville has a population of 349 with a density of 2,685 people per square mile. The median age is 32.9 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 2% Hispanic, 3.2% Black.

Population

349
Total Population
2,685
People / sq mi
32.9yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hedgesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hedgesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hedgesville is $86,518, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Hedgesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,518
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,275
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.7 min
Drive Alone75.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hedgesville is $190,200, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,313 (13% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $328,219.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,200
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$328,219
Median List Price$295,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$295,950
$/Sq Ft$313
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,313
13% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,880
Rent Burden16.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.96%
In Hedgesville, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.1% report depression. 26.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hedgesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity26.9%
Depression30.1%
Mental Distress22.2%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.6%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Hedgesville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Hedgesville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,685/sq mi
Coordinates39.5544°N, 77.9945°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 94.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
45% below US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score4.81
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,685/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.4%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.7 min
Drive Alone75.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Nearby Cities

Falling Waters, WV 2,384 pop · 5.7 mi Martinsburg, WV 18,805 pop · 6.7 mi Williamsport, MD 2,133 pop · 9.9 mi Wilson-Conococheague, MD 1,614 pop · 11.1 mi Halfway, MD 10,974 pop · 12.6 mi St. James, MD 4,581 pop · 13.2 mi Shepherdstown, WV 1,399 pop · 13.2 mi Hancock, MD 1,715 pop · 13.7 mi Inwood, WV 2,605 pop · 14.2 mi Hagerstown, MD 43,490 pop · 15.6 mi
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