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West Virginia
West Virginia Homeowners Say:
Happy Home Scores are based on participants' answers to four key questions:
What Makes West Virginia's Homeowners Happy?
Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:1. Dwelling
Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations
31 years
average home age
77%
have renovated their homes
69%
are happy with their home's size and layout
69%
say they have adequate storage
$122,900
Average Home Price (U.S. Census)
21%
"The cost of living is reasonable"
2. Community
A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network
Diversity
51%
"I feel that my community is racially diverse"
49%
"I feel that my community is religiously diverse"
Safety
70%
"I live in a community that makes me feel safe"
67%
"My community offers good fire, police and medical services"
Neighborhood
58%
"I have neighbors I
enjoy"
69%
"I trust my neighbors"
1,844,128
Population (U.S. Census)
3. Accessibility
Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services
Commuting and travel times
56%
live and work in close proximity
64%
have a reasonable commute
84%
have easy access to highways
Access to Attractions and Services
84%
live within one hour of a major metro area
73%
have access to shopping that meets their needs
59%
live close to body of water
40 Minutes
Average travel time to work
Want to know more? See Our Methodology.
Note about this state's report
The homeowner sample size for this state was too small to yield an accurate report; therefore, the numbers above reflect the regional data collected for the Homeowner Happiness Index.
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