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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.
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.
In 2000, Buckhannon had a median family income of $36,975. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Buckhannon.
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.
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.
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).
Buckhannon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Buckhannon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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