Sign In Register

Lewisburg, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Greenbrier County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,871 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$52,798 Median Income $43,128 per capita
$287,400 Home Value $294,789 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 2,115 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,798 median income, 0.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$287,400 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewisburg, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,798
30% below
$43,128 per capita
Home Value
$287,400
2% above
Zillow: $294,789
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
79% below
2,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.5%
77% above
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Lewisburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
102%
Rent
69%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
177%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lewisburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lewisburg residents earn a median household income of $52,798 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,128. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lewisburg is $287,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,789. Median rent is $803/month, with 30.8% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Lewisburg reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,115/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

59.5% of adults in Lewisburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% above the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lewisburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,871
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,798
Per Capita$43,128
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$849

Housing

B+
Home Value$287,400
Rent$803
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$294,789
Housing Units2,217
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property2,115/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary26/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,142 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lewisburg was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.