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Hedgesville, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Washington County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
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 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hedgesville, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,518
15% above
$36,275 per capita
Home Value
$190,200
33% below
Zillow: $328,219
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
16.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Hedgesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
67%
Rent
113%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hedgesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hedgesville residents earn a median household income of $86,518 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,275. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hedgesville is $190,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,219. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 16.7% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Hedgesville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.

Education

18.6% of adults in Hedgesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hedgesville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population349
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density2,685/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,518
Per Capita$36,275
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,200
Rent$1,313
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$328,219
Housing Units117
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property168/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation633 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Hedgesville was built in 1993.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.