Teays Valley, WV

West Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Teays Valley is a small city in West Virginia with a population of 13,961. Residents earn $106,798 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
13,961 Population 1,923/sq mi density
$106,798 Median Income $48,744 per capita
$271,900 Home Value
$1,238 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,798 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,900 home value, $1,238/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,798
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $271,900
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.8%
42% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,238
6% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Teays Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,961
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,923/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,798
Per Capita$48,744
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,832M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$271,900
Rent$1,238
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation693 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+96.9%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Libraries5

Is Teays Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Teays Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Teays Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Teays Valley is $106,798, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Teays Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Teays Valley is $271,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,238 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Teays Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Teays Valley has a population of 13,961 with a density of 1,923 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

13,961
Total Population
1,923
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Teays Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Teays Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Teays Valley is $106,798, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Teays Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,798
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,744
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
IRS Avg AGI$78,515

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,894
County GDP$3,832M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare137
Retail171
Manufacturing45

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,677
24% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Teays Valley is $271,900, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,238 (6% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$271,900
4% below US avg
Median List Price$392,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$392,500
$/Sq Ft$139
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio93.0%
Price Drops31.3%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,238
6% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,677
24% below US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Teays Valley, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.3% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Teays Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression30.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Checkup Rate80.5%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access67.0%
Healthcare Facilities137

Crime Rates: Teays Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Teays Valley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation693 ft (211 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density1,923/sq mi
Coordinates38.4473°N, 81.9244°W
County FIPS54079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.2%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 46.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.8%
42% above US avg
High School+96.9%
School Test Score4.81
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,923/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities137
Restaurants100
Retail Stores171

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Work from Home10.7%

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