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Is Brenton, WV a Good Place to Live?

Brenton is a small town of 66 in West Virginia, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Brenton stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Brenton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Brenton metro area.

Metric Brenton, WV National Avg
Median Home Value N/A $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 100.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brenton's violent crime rate is 289.3 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
289.3 /100k
Property Crime
225.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brenton is served primarily by Wyoming County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Brenton, WV National Avg
School District Wyoming County Schools —
Elementary Schools 8 —
Middle Schools 3 —
High Schools 3 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 12.8:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 54.5% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brenton sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 20.9 inches of snow per year.

MetricBrenton, WV
Average High — January41.9°F
Average High — July84.3°F
Annual Precipitation51.2"
Annual Snowfall20.9"

Demographics

MetricBrenton, WVNational Avg
Population66—
Median Age62.238.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute TimeN/A26 min
White (non-Hispanic)100.0%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 180.0%22.2%
65 and over34.8%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Matheny, WV 5 mi Pineville, WV 6 mi Oceana, WV 6 mi New Richmond, WV 8 mi Davy, WV 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Brenton

Brenton, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24818

Brenton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brenton has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Brenton's violent crime rate is 289.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 225.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brenton are operated by Wyoming County Schools. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brenton, WV has a population of 66, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brenton averages 41.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 20.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brenton, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24818.
The population of Brenton, West Virginia is 66 with a median age of 62.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brenton: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.