Middlebourne, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
895 Population 2,486/sq mi density
$62,083 Median Income $36,066 per capita
$117,100 Home Value $107,591 Zillow
$518 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $518/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Middlebourne, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,083
17% below
$36,066 per capita
Home Value
$117,100
58% below
Zillow: $107,591
Median Rent
$518/mo
55% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Middlebourne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
42%
Rent
45%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middlebourne 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

Middlebourne residents earn a median household income of $62,083 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,066. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 175 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middlebourne is $117,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,591. Median rent is $518/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 1961.

Education

25.6% of adults in Middlebourne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Middlebourne has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population895
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density2,486/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,083
Per Capita$36,066
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,100
Rent$518
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$107,591
Housing Units396
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation680 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Middlebourne was founded in 1813.
The median home in Middlebourne was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.