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Romney, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hampshire County County
Romney, WV
At a Glance
How Romney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Romney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Romney a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Romney residents earn a median household income of $39,118 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,262. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Romney is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,606. Median rent is $586/month, with 30.7% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Romney reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Romney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Romney has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.