St. Albans, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
St. Albans, WV
At a Glance
How St. Albans Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Albans's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Albans a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Albans residents earn a median household income of $58,788 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,348. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Albans is $131,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,684. Median rent is $888/month, with 28.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
St. Albans reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,138/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in St. Albans hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Albans has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.