Marlinton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pocahontas County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,050 Population 447/sq mi density
$42,386 Median Income $23,870 per capita
$90,500 Home Value $170,731 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,386 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $703/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Marlinton, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,386
44% below
$23,870 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
68% below
Zillow: $170,731
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
303% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Marlinton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
32%
Rent
60%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
403%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marlinton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marlinton residents earn a median household income of $42,386 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,870. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marlinton is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,731. Median rent is $703/month, with 30.3% 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 1963.

Education

21.2% of adults in Marlinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marlinton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,050
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,386
Per Capita$23,870
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$791

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$703
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$170,731
Housing Units532
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation2,373 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Marlinton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.