West Liberty, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Ohio County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,568 Population 1,439/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $11,956 per capita
$120,000 Home Value $149,199 Zillow
$1,750 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $1,750/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher

West Liberty, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,333
42% below
$11,956 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Zillow: $149,199
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
50% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
14% above
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How West Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
43%
Rent
150%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Liberty a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Liberty residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,956. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Liberty is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,199. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 51.0% 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 1960.

Education

38.3% of adults in West Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Liberty has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,568
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density1,439/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$11,956
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$1,750
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$149,199
Housing Units361
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,108 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in West Liberty was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.