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Point Pleasant, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mason County County
Point Pleasant, WV
At a Glance
How Point Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point Pleasant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Point Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Point Pleasant residents earn a median household income of $40,837 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,123. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Point Pleasant is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,061. Median rent is $631/month, with 25.9% 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.
Safety & Crime
Point Pleasant reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,764/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Point Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.