What are the schools like in Blennerhassett, WV?

School district data for Blennerhassett is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Blennerhassett?

The median household income in Blennerhassett, WV is $80,783 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Blennerhassett, WV?

Blennerhassett has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.3 inches.

Blennerhassett, WV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Blennerhassett, WV affordable or expensive?

Blennerhassett's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blennerhassett is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,300 and the median rent is $1,036 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blennerhassett, WV?

Blennerhassett has a violent crime rate of 109.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1527.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blennerhassett, WV a Good Place to Live?

Blennerhassett is a small town of 3,564 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $80,783 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Blennerhassett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Blennerhassett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blennerhassett 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: 94.9

Blennerhassett's overall cost of living index is 94.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blennerhassett costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blennerhassett, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,036	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,783	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Blennerhassett's violent crime rate is 109.0 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.0 /100k

Property Crime

1527.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Blennerhassett, WV	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blennerhassett sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 11.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blennerhassett, WV
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	11.3"

Demographics

Metric	Blennerhassett, WV	National Avg
Population	3,564	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Washington, WV 2 mi Lubeck, WV 2 mi Belpre, OH 3 mi Little Hocking, OH 4 mi Parkersburg, WV 5 mi

Blennerhassett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blennerhassett, WV affordable or expensive?

Blennerhassett's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blennerhassett roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,300 and median rent is $1,036/month.

What is the crime rate in Blennerhassett, WV?

Blennerhassett's violent crime rate is 109.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1527.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blennerhassett?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Blennerhassett, WV a good place to live?

Blennerhassett, WV has a population of 3,564, a median household income of $80,783, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Blennerhassett?

Blennerhassett averages 40.4°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 11.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Blennerhassett?

The population of Blennerhassett, West Virginia is 3,564 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blennerhassett?

Key numbers for living in Blennerhassett: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $176,300, median household income $80,783, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blennerhassett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.