Living in Benwood, WV

Explore Benwood and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,230 Population Marshall County County City Place Type West Virginia State
Overall Match7.3 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Benwood at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,230
Median Household Income$43,636
Median Home Value$74,900
Median Gross Rent$677
Median Age51.6
Average Household Size1.9
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home1.3%
Homeownership63.3%
Housing Vacancy16.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Benwood is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Benwood Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Benwood and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.6 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Benwood

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$74,900
Median Gross Rent$677
Homeownership63.3%
Housing Vacancy16.0%
Housing Value10.0/10
Housing Stability5.8/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Benwood, WV

Median Household Income$43,636
Unemployment3.1%
Work From Home1.3%
Employment8.6/10
Remote Work Friendly5.2/10
Income Strength7.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Benwood and how households are structured

Population1,230
Median Age51.6
Average Household Size1.9

Benwood is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Benwood

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Benwood point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High85.0°F
Average Winter Low21.7°F
Annual Rainfall41.9 in.
Annual Snowfall15.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Benwood

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Benwood is located in Marshall County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Marshall County.

County Intelligence

Benwood & Marshall County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Benwood is located in Marshall County, West Virginia.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Benwood.

Current NarrowTheList data for Benwood shows a population of about 1,230. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Marshall County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Benwood.

For someone considering a move to Benwood, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Bellaire, OH 1.2 miles away McMechen, WV 1.3 miles away Shadyside, OH 2.5 miles away Bethlehem, WV 3.9 miles away Glen Dale, WV 4.2 miles away Bridgeport, OH 4.3 miles away Brookside, OH 4.9 miles away Wheeling, WV 5.1 miles away Moundsville, WV 5.7 miles away Triadelphia, WV 6.5 miles away Martins Ferry, OH 6.9 miles away Clearview, WV 9.5 miles away