At a Glance
Median Income
$86,518
$36,275 per capita
Home Value
$190,200
Zillow: $339,012
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hedgesville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 0.9% (75% 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 $339,012. 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.
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 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population349
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density2,685/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,518
Per Capita$36,275
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,200
Rent$1,313
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$339,012
Housing Units117
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
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.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.