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Richwood, WV


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Richwood, West Virginia

Richwood, West Virginia, in Nicholas county, is 59 miles E of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 156 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 2,477.

The People and Families of Richwood

In Richwood, about 50% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Richwood, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richwood had a median family income of $28,287.

Crime and Safety

Richwood is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Richwood Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Richwood. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Richwood?

Commuting

In Richwood, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRichwood Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Richwood Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Richwood Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Richwood, WV

Comparing Richwood 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

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