Upshur County, WV Economy


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United States / West Virginia / No Metro Area / Upshur County / Cities / Zip Codes
Upshur, WV County is an ideal place to live for those looking for affordable living. The median 2 bedroom rent in the county is $810, which is about half of the US median 2 bedroom rent ($1,430). Additionally, Upshur enjoys a low cost of living due to its grocery cost index of 97 compared to 100 in the US. Local companies in the area include Mercer Lumber Co., Platinum Fitness & Martial Arts, and RE/MAX Legacy Realty. These businesses provide jobs and services that make Upshur an attractive place to live.

Upshur County has an unemployment rate of 7.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Upshur County has seen the job market increase by 1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Upshur County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Upshur County is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Upshur 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 Upshur County
- The average income of a Upshur County resident is $19,537 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Upshur County resident is $44,470 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyUpshur, West VirginiaUnited States
  7.36
  -4.1%-6.2%
  26.6%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $26,995$37,638
  $44,470$69,021
  $58,917$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.7%1.2%
  6.0%0.5%
  6.9%6.8%
  7.9%10.0%
  1.2%2.5%
  11.6%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  1.9%0.8%
  2.2%1.9%
  1.8%4.7%
  0.6%1.9%
  4.9%7.6%
  0.4%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  10.3%9.3%
  20.3%14.0%
  0.6%2.1%
  7.8%7.0%
  2.9%4.8%
  4.8%4.7%
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