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Boomer

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$90K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.296
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$90K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,144 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1940
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.59%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.8%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.175
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.566
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.538 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

How Boomer compares

By median home value, Boomer is the 6th most expensive of 10 communities in Fayette County, and its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in Fayette County.

Home values in Boomer

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$64K$236K
communities in Fayette County ranked by median home value
#Fayette CountyMedian valueHomes
1Hico$125K484
2Charlton Heights$108K213
3Mount Carbon$105K349
4Dixie$100K149
5Belva$98K194
6Boomer$90K296
7Kincaid$85K300
8Powellton$85K248
9Kimberly$73K355
10Scarbro$64K1,035

About the Boomer market

How many homes are there in Boomer, WV?

Boomer, WV contains 296 residential properties, with a median of 1,144 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1940. The median TopHap Estimate is $90K.

How does Boomer, WV compare to the rest of Fayette County?

By median home value, Boomer, WV is the 6th most expensive of 10 communities in Fayette County. Its typical home is worth more than 53% of all homes in Fayette County. Belva ranks just above it and Kincaid just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Boomer, WV?

59% of homes in Boomer, WV are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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