About Mercer County

Mercer is a county in the WV State. It has a population of 59,530 and a population density of 142, which is 34% above the national average.


Mercer County has a median home value of $121,204. The average rent of $600 is 71% below the national average rent. The average household income in Mercer County is $46,409 , which is 40% below the national average of household income.

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$121,204Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$600Median Rent
$1,500 National

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Mercer County's population is made up of 49% married, 27% single, 14% divorced and 10% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 42%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 70% of the population in Mercer County.

59,530Population
327,000,000 National
142Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
43 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Mercer County is $27,245. The Median Household Income is $46,409

$27,245Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$46,409Median Household Income
$68,703 National
19% Poverty Rate
$10 National
4% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Mercer County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$121,204Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$600Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
30%
Home Owners
70%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Brush Fork crime index is 102 which is higher than the national average.

102
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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