Inwood, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Berkeley County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,605 Population 914/sq mi density
$82,267 Median Income $38,968 per capita
$270,000 Home Value $325,529 Zillow
$1,674 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,267 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, $1,674/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Inwood, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,267
9% above
$38,968 per capita
Home Value
$270,000
4% below
Zillow: $325,529
Median Rent
$1,674/mo
44% above
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Inwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
96%
Rent
144%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Inwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Inwood residents earn a median household income of $82,267 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,968. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,687 business establishments, including 215 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Inwood is $270,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,529. Median rent is $1,674/month, with 31.0% 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 2002.

Education

25.8% of adults in Inwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Inwood 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,605
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,267
Per Capita$38,968
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$6,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A+
Home Value$270,000
Rent$1,674
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$325,529
Housing Units1,103
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation615 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Inwood was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 215 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.