Ravenswood is a small town of 3,853 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $31,818
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ravenswood 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: 90.3
Ravenswood's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ravenswood costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ravenswood, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$895
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,818
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ravenswood's violent crime rate is 206.5 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
206.5 /100k
Property Crime
182.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ravenswood is served primarily by Jackson County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ravenswood, WV
National Avg
School District
Jackson County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ravenswood sees average highs of 43.7°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Ravenswood's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ravenswood roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,600 and median rent is $895/month.
Ravenswood's violent crime rate is 206.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 182.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ravenswood are operated by Jackson County Schools.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ravenswood, WV has a population of 3,853, a median household income of $31,818, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
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.
Ravenswood averages 43.7°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 11.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ravenswood, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26164.
The population of Ravenswood, West Virginia is 3,853 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ravenswood: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $87,600, median household income $31,818, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ravenswood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
