In Hancock, West Virginia, the median home price is $142,179; median household income is $61,466; the population is 28,431; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hancock at a glance
Population
28,431
Median Household Income
$61,466
Typical Home Value
$142,179
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
142.7
Avg Commute Time
25.0
About Hancock
Hancock has a population of 28,431. The median home value is $142,179, 22% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $61,466 (3% above the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Butler, Grant, and Clay.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hancock
3 towns, by population.
Hancock at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hancock?
- Hancock has a population of 28,431 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hancock?
- The median home value in Hancock is $142,179. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hancock?
- Median household income in Hancock is $61,466 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hancock in?
- Hancock is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Hancock?
- Hancock contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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