Beverly is a small town of 681 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $30,000
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Beverly stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beverly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Beverly 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: 88.5
Beverly's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Beverly costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Beverly, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$124,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$581
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Beverly's violent crime rate is 292.7 per 100,000 residents
— 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
292.7 /100k
Property Crime
404.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Beverly is served primarily by Randolph County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Beverly, WV
National Avg
School District
Randolph County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Beverly sees average highs of 41.5°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 68.9 inches of snow per year.
Beverly's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Beverly roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $124,100 and median rent is $581/month.
Beverly's violent crime rate is 292.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Beverly are operated by Randolph County Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Beverly, WV has a population of 681, a median household income of $30,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
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.
Beverly averages 41.5°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches
with about 68.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Beverly, West Virginia is 681 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Beverly: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $124,100, median household income $30,000, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beverly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
