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Belington, WV


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Belington, West Virginia

Belington, West Virginia, in Barbour county, is 98 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 1,788.

The People and Families of Belington

In Belington, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belington had a median family income of $28,500.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Belington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $750. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Belington.

Belington Housing

Belington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Belington, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Belington do a lot of driving.

High Points

Belington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Belington Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Belington Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Belington Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Belington, WV

Comparing Belington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Age of the Population62
Senior Citizens62
Female Share of the Population31
Racial Diversity22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size610
Portion of People Married69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime98
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