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Reedsville, WV


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Reedsville, West Virginia

Reedsville, West Virginia, in Preston county, is 65 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 517.

The People and Families of Reedsville

In Reedsville, about 59% of adults are married. Reedsville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Reedsville had a median family income of $34,219.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The town isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Reedsville Housing

In Reedsville, 80% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Reedsville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyReedsville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Reedsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Reedsville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Reedsville, WV

Comparing Reedsville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population74
Male Share of the Population47
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens31
Well-Paid Single Men23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size610

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime98
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