St. Marys, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pleasants County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,178 Population 2,135/sq mi density
$59,315 Median Income $42,501 per capita
$129,400 Home Value $159,607 Zillow
$467 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,315 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $467/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Marys, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,315
21% below
$42,501 per capita
Home Value
$129,400
54% below
Zillow: $159,607
Median Rent
$467/mo
60% below
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How St. Marys Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. Marys's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
46%
Rent
40%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Marys a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Marys residents earn a median household income of $59,315 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,501. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 190 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Marys is $129,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,607. Median rent is $467/month, with 28.9% 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 1953.

Education

22.3% of adults in St. Marys hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Marys has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,178
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,135/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,315
Per Capita$42,501
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,228

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,400
Rent$467
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$159,607
Housing Units1,075
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,033/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation655 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

St. Marys was founded in 1849.
The median home in St. Marys was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.559 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.