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Sutton, WV


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Sutton, West Virginia

Sutton, West Virginia, in Braxton county, is 54 miles NE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 128 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 1,011.

The People and Families of Sutton

In Sutton, about 50% of adults are married. Sutton has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sutton had a median family income of $37,679. Home offices are common in Sutton.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Sutton residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sutton Housing

In Sutton, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Sutton, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sutton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sutton, WV

Comparing Sutton 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
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity33

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built35
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