Preston County, WV Economy


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Preston, WV County is a charming and vibrant community located in West Virginia. It offers an affordable cost of living with the average 2 bedroom rent costing $980 compared to the US average of $1430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index is 97 versus 100 in the US. The county boasts some fantastic local businesses such as Preston Tire & Auto Service, Mountain State Urology, and Keystone Automotive Industries Inc., all of which provide quality services to its citizens.

Preston County has an unemployment rate of 5.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Preston County has seen the job market increase by 2.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Preston County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Preston County is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Preston County is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Preston County
- The average income of a Preston County resident is $21,237 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Preston County resident is $55,755 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPreston, West VirginiaUnited States
  5.46
  -3.3%-6.2%
  36.1%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $26,504$37,638
  $55,755$69,021
  $68,477$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.9%1.2%
  6.0%0.5%
  8.2%6.8%
  8.7%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  11.1%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  2.2%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  1.4%4.7%
  1.3%1.9%
  4.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.8%4.2%
  9.4%9.3%
  18.4%14.0%
  1.4%2.1%
  4.6%7.0%
  6.0%4.8%
  6.4%4.7%
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