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Pine Grove, WV


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Pine Grove, West Virginia

Pine Grove, West Virginia, in Wetzel county, is 70 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are an estimated 571 people in the town.

The People and Families of Pine Grove

In Pine Grove, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pine Grove had a median family income of $30,227.

Pine Grove Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Pine Grove is owner-occupied. The town is known in West Virginia for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Pine Grove.

Commuting

In Pine Grove, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPine Grove Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Pine Grove Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pine Grove, WV

Comparing Pine Grove 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 Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Age of the Population63
Senior Citizens52
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size510

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone52
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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