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Moorefield, WV


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Moorefield, West Virginia

Moorefield, West Virginia, in Hardy county, is 87 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 105 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 2,375.

The People and Families of Moorefield

In Moorefield, about 50% of adults are married. Moorefield offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Moorefield, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moorefield had a median family income of $28,919.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Moorefield gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Moorefield Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Moorefield. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Moorefield is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Moorefield, 86% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Moorefield, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMoorefield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Moorefield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Moorefield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Moorefield, WV

Comparing Moorefield 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 Population97
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population73
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime32
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