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West Hamlin, WV


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West Hamlin, West Virginia

West Hamlin, West Virginia, in Lincoln county, is 16 miles SE of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 123 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. There are 696 residents in the town.

The People and Families of West Hamlin

In West Hamlin, about 51% of adults are married. In West Hamlin, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Hamlin had a median family income of $27,308.

Political Inclinations

West Hamlin folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

West Hamlin Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in West Hamlin that were owner-occupied was 64%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. Cheap apartment rents is one thing West Hamlin has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In West Hamlin, 95% of commuters drive to work. It you are in West Hamlin, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%West Hamlin Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%West Hamlin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of West Hamlin, WV

Comparing West Hamlin 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
Senior Citizens74
Age of the Population73
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size26
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times11
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
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