Aurora is a small town of 250 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $52,978
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Aurora stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Aurora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Aurora 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
Aurora's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Aurora costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Aurora, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,978
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Aurora'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
Aurora 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
Aurora, 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
14.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Aurora sees average highs of 38.3°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 56.9 inches of snow per year.
Aurora's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Aurora roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Aurora'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 Aurora 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. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Aurora, WV has a population of 250, a median household income of $52,978, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Aurora averages 38.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches
with about 56.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Aurora, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26705.
The population of Aurora, West Virginia is 250 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Aurora: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $52,978, 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 Aurora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
