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Gauley Bridge

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$81K
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.344
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$81K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,150 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.1941
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.90%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.29%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.9%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 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.188
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
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.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.520
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.329 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

How Gauley Bridge compares

By median home value, Gauley Bridge is the 4th most expensive of 6 cities in Fayette County, and its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Fayette County.

Home values in Gauley Bridge

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$51K$204K
cities in Fayette County ranked by median home value
#Fayette CountyMedian valueHomes
1Meadow Bridge$154K1,247
2Fayetteville$93K3,769
3Ansted$85K754
4Gauley Bridge$81K344
5Oak Hill$80K4,749
6Smithers$76K323

About the Gauley Bridge market

How many homes are there in Gauley Bridge, WV?

Gauley Bridge, WV contains 344 residential properties, with a median of 1,150 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1941. The median TopHap Estimate is $81K.

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

By median home value, Gauley Bridge, WV is the 4th most expensive of 6 cities in Fayette County. Its typical home is worth more than 44% of all homes in Fayette County. Ansted ranks just above it and Oak Hill just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Gauley Bridge, WV?

29% of homes in Gauley Bridge, WV are owner-occupied. 5% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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