West Union 75 Excellent
West Union Livability #24 ranked city in West Virginia#3,843 ranked city in the USARanks better than 86% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in West Union

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      West Union transportation information

      Statistic West Union West Virginia National
      Average one way commute33min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work75.7%82.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.8%9.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.1%2.9%2.8%
      Working from home15.3%3.1%4.6%
      Source: The West Union, WV data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).