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Kenova, West Virginia

city · Wayne County

At a glance

2,944
Population
$109,000
Median home value (all homes)
64% below U.S. median
$137,148
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$647/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$53,683
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
10.8 min
Average commute
88.5%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing46% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes18% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost60% below
For business: West Virginia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates14.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Wayne County Economic Dev Authority
Promotes, develops and expands business and industrial activity in Wayne County; aims to advance the economic basis, provide employment opportunities, and improve the standard of living for residents. It serves to foster economic growth and build strong communities in Wayne County and beyond.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP's Economic Development page presents site selection services and energy solutions to help businesses locate facilities within its 11-state service area, with a focus on supporting growth.
state Little Kanawha Area Development Corp
The LKADC is a lead economic and community development non-profit serving Calhoun and Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
state New River Gorge Regional Eco Dev Auth
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority initiates, facilitates, and support the community and economic development efforts in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, serving Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
state West Virginia Development Office
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
state West Virginia Economic Development Council
The West Virginia Economic Development Council brings economic development professionals and organizations from around the state to share and collaborate on programs and issues, and promotes activities to retain, expand, and attract business in West Virginia. It states that it is the only professional organization in the state with the sole function of promoting economic development and serving economic development professionals across West Virginia.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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