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McMechen, West Virginia

city · Marshall County

At a glance

1,826
Population
$96,900
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$98,719
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$625/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$40,446
Median household income
49% below U.S. median
22.9 min
Average commute
88%
Homes with broadband
85.23%
Locations with fiber available
7.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes18% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost16% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates12.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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