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Lavalette, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wayne County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
795 Population 305/sq mi density
$68,015 Median Income $29,601 per capita
$214,700 Home Value $165,558 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 3,609 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,015 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lavalette, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,015
9% below
$29,601 per capita
Home Value
$214,700
24% below
Zillow: $165,558
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
3,609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
40% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Lavalette Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lavalette a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lavalette residents earn a median household income of $68,015 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,601. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lavalette is $214,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,558. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Lavalette reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,609/100K.

Education

47.2% of adults in Lavalette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lavalette has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population795
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,015
Per Capita$29,601
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,347M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,152

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,700
Rent
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$165,558
Housing Units313
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property3,609/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,601/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation567 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lavalette was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.