Point Pleasant Metro Area, WV Economy


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Point Pleasant, WV Metro Area is an attractive option for those looking for affordable housing. The average two bedroom rent in the area is $790, which is considerably less expensive than the US average of $1,430. Additionally, living costs such as groceries are lower than the US average with a Grocery Cost Index of 97 compared to 100 for the entire country. Point Pleasant has a wide variety of attractions and businesses to explore. Popular local companies include OVMC, Valley Health Systems and Genesis Health Care. Attractions in the area include Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, Tu Endie Wei Interpretive Center and Museum and Mothman Museum & Research Center.

Point Pleasant Metro Area has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Point Pleasant Metro Area has seen the job market decrease by -0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Point Pleasant Metro Area
- The Sales Tax Rate for Point Pleasant Metro Area is 6.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Point Pleasant Metro Area 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 Point Pleasant Metro Area
- The average income of a Point Pleasant Metro Area resident is $20,542 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Point Pleasant Metro Area resident is $50,489 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPoint Pleasant, West VirginiaUnited States
  5.96
  -2.7%-6.2%
  21.6%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $27,470$37,638
  $50,489$69,021
  $63,886$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.1%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  6.1%6.8%
  13.1%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  13.2%11.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  3.4%0.8%
  1.2%1.9%
  1.8%4.7%
  1.0%1.9%
  1.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.8%4.2%
  9.1%9.3%
  18.8%14.0%
  1.6%2.1%
  6.1%7.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  6.6%4.7%
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