At a Glance
Median Income
$72,406
$36,614 per capita
Home Value
$198,400
Zillow: $179,352
Median Rent
$865/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Pinch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pinch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pinch a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pinch residents earn a median household income of $72,406 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,614. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pinch is $198,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,352. Median rent is $865/month, with 26.6% 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 1979.
Education
38.0% of adults in Pinch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pinch has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,893
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density1,097/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,406
Per Capita$36,614
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,400
Rent$865
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$179,352
Housing Units1,418
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation837 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Pinch was built in 1979.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.