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Living in Sophia, WV
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Overall Match6.0 / 10
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Sophia at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population1,528
Median Household Income$36,080
Median Home Value$116,900
Median Gross Rent$870
Median Age45.4
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment12.4%
Work From Home8.6%
Homeownership58.1%
Housing Vacancy7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Sophia is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Sophia 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.
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Housing & Cost of Living in Sophia
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$116,900
Median Gross Rent$870
Homeownership58.1%
Housing Vacancy7.7%
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 Sophia, WV
Median Household Income$36,080
Unemployment12.4%
Work From Home8.6%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Sophia and how households are structured
Population1,528
Median Age45.4
Average Household Size2.2
Sophia 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 Sophia
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Sophia point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High79.1°F
Average Winter Low19.3°F
Annual Rainfall43.4 in.
Annual Snowfall38.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Sophia
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 highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
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.
Sophia is located in Raleigh County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Raleigh County.
County Intelligence
Sophia & Raleigh County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Sophia is located in Raleigh 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 Sophia.
Current NarrowTheList data for Sophia shows a population of about 1,528. 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
Raleigh 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 Sophia.
For someone considering a move to Sophia, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. 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.