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Wardensville, WV
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Wardensville, WV
At a Glance
How Wardensville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wardensville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wardensville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wardensville residents earn a median household income of $38,889 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,988. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wardensville is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,403. Median rent is $538/month, with 27.7% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Wardensville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Wardensville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wardensville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.