Administration building of the Arthurdale planned community, a communal town built during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Arthurdale, West Virginia · Carol M. Highsmith / Public domainThe Arthurdale Inn in the Arthurdale community near Kingwood, West Virginia LCCN2015631567 · Carol M. Highsmith / Public domain
Arthurdale is a small town of 957 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $73,281
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arthurdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Arthurdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arthurdale city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
Arthurdale's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arthurdale costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arthurdale, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,281
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arthurdale's violent crime rate is 12.0 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
12.0 /100k
Property Crime
233.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arthurdale is served primarily by Preston County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arthurdale, WV
National Avg
School District
Preston County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arthurdale sees average highs of 40.1°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 56.9 inches of snow per year.
Arthurdale's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arthurdale roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
Arthurdale's violent crime rate is 12.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 233.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arthurdale are operated by Preston County Schools.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arthurdale, WV has a population of 957, a median household income of $73,281, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Arthurdale averages 40.1°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 56.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arthurdale, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 26520, 26547.
The population of Arthurdale, West Virginia is 957 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arthurdale: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $103,900, median household income $73,281, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arthurdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
