Paden City, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tyler County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,529 Population 2,975/sq mi density
$53,871 Median Income $27,994 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $124,993 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,871 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, $830/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Paden City, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,871
28% below
$27,994 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
64% below
Zillow: $124,993
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Paden City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
36%
Rent
71%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paden City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paden City residents earn a median household income of $53,871 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,994. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 Paden City is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,993. Median rent is $830/month, with 23.6% 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 1958.

Education

16.5% of adults in Paden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paden City 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 45.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,529
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,975/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,871
Per Capita$27,994
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent$830
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$124,993
Housing Units1,220
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation660 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Paden City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.