At a Glance
Median Income
$47,625
$16,807 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
Zillow: $119,684
Median Rent
$988/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
20.0% smoking rate
How Institute Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Institute's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Institute a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Institute residents earn a median household income of $47,625 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,807. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Institute is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,684. Median rent is $988/month, with 29.4% 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 1968.
Education
45.5% of adults in Institute hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Institute has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population690
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density2,464/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,625
Per Capita$16,807
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent$988
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$119,684
Housing Units206
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity48.6%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation608 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband58.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Institute was built in 1968.
28.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.