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Buckhannon, West Virginia

Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur county, is 87 miles NE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 100 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is home to some 5,725 residents.

The People and Families of Buckhannon

In Buckhannon, about 37% of adults are married. People in Buckhannon have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Buckhannon than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buckhannon had a median family income of $36,975. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Buckhannon.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,508) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Buckhannon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Buckhannon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Buckhannon was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Buckhannon, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Buckhannon, 71% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBuckhannon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBuckhannon Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Buckhannon Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Buckhannon College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Buckhannon Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Buckhannon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Buckhannon, WV

Comparing Buckhannon 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens83
Well-Paid Single Women58
Racial Diversity37
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men25
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use36
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime94

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