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Mcmechen, WV


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McMechen, West Virginia

McMechen, West Virginia, in Marshall county, is 49 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is in the Wheeling area. There are 1,937 residents in McMechen.

The People and Families of McMechen

In McMechen, about 52% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in McMechen.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McMechen had a median family income of $33,080.

Political Inclinations

McMechen folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in McMechen.

McMechen Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in McMechen that were owner-occupied was 73%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, McMechen has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In McMechen, 89% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about McMechen is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMcmechen Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMcmechen Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mcmechen Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mcmechen Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Mcmechen Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mcmechen Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of McMechen, WV

Comparing Mcmechen 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
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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