Oak Hill is a small town of 8,157 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $48,050
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oak Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oak Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oak Hill 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: 89.6
Oak Hill's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oak Hill costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oak Hill, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$776
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,050
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Oak Hill's violent crime rate is 154.9 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.9 /100k
Property Crime
2065.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oak Hill is served primarily by Fayette County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oak Hill, WV
National Avg
School District
Fayette County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oak Hill sees average highs of 40.7°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 55.9 inches of snow per year.
Oak Hill's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oak Hill roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,600 and median rent is $776/month.
Oak Hill's violent crime rate is 154.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2065.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oak Hill are operated by Fayette County Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oak Hill, WV has a population of 8,157, a median household income of $48,050, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
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.
Oak Hill averages 40.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 55.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oak Hill, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 25901, 25879.
The population of Oak Hill, West Virginia is 8,157 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oak Hill: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $111,600, median household income $48,050, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oak Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
