At a Glance
Median Income
$44,886
$32,031 per capita
Home Value
$135,900
Zillow: $138,464
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
23.2% smoking rate
How Piney View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piney View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piney View 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
Piney View residents earn a median household income of $44,886 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,031. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piney View is $135,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,464. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
21.9% of adults in Piney View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piney View has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population692
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,886
Per Capita$32,031
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,900
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$138,464
Housing Units416
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation2,297 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Piney View was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.