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Rowlesburg, West Virginia, in Preston county, is 77 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 613 residents.
In Rowlesburg, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Rowlesburg had a median family income of $32,813. Fewer people in Rowlesburg are poor than in most places in West Virginia.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Rowlesburg can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Rowlesburg was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Rowlesburg, 84% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Rowlesburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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