At a Glance
Median Income
$136,827
$54,095 per capita
Home Value
$441,300
Zillow: $483,559
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
8.5% smoking rate
How Point of Rocks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point of Rocks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Point of Rocks a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Point of Rocks residents earn a median household income of $136,827 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,095. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,735 business establishments, including 863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Point of Rocks is $441,300 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,559. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
41.8% of adults in Point of Rocks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point of Rocks has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,333
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2,083/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,827
Per Capita$54,095
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$44,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,631
Housing
A+
Home Value$441,300
Rent
Ownership99.6%
Zillow$483,559
Housing Units726
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death3,355/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation276 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute43 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Point of Rocks was built in 1995.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.