Paw Paw, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Morgan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
440 Population 830/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $24,498 per capita
$83,900 Home Value $242,621 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,900 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Paw Paw, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,500
17% below
$24,498 per capita
Home Value
$83,900
70% below
Zillow: $242,621
Median Rent
$989/mo
15% below
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
16.8%
367% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Paw Paw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
30%
Rent
85%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
467%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paw Paw a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paw Paw residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,498. The unemployment rate stands at 16.8% (367% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paw Paw is $83,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,621. Median rent is $989/month, with 28.3% 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 1947.

Education

5.2% of adults in Paw Paw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paw Paw has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population440
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$24,498
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,900
Rent$989
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$242,621
Housing Units198
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,254/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation561 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute41 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Paw Paw was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.