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Teays Valley, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
13,961 Population 1,923/sq mi density
$106,798 Median Income $48,744 per capita
$271,900 Home Value $286,558 Zillow
$1,238 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
43 Violent Crime/100K 1,115 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Teays Valley, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,798
42% above
$48,744 per capita
Home Value
$271,900
4% below
Zillow: $286,558
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
6% above
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
89% below
1,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
42% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Teays Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
142%
Home Value
96%
Rent
106%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Teays Valley 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

Teays Valley residents earn a median household income of $106,798 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,744. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 Teays Valley is $271,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,558. Median rent is $1,238/month, with 27.9% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Teays Valley reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,115/100K.

Education

47.8% of adults in Teays Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population13,961
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,923/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,798
Per Capita$48,744
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,832M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238

Housing

A+
Home Value$271,900
Rent$1,238
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$286,558
Housing Units6,038
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent43/100K
Property1,115/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation693 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Teays Valley was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.