In Kanawha, West Virginia, the median home price is $159,219, compared with the West Virginia median of $181,745; median household income is $60,943; the population is 176,537; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 491.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kanawha at a glance
Population
176,537
Median Household Income
$60,943
Typical Home Value
$159,219
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
491.1
Avg Commute Time
21.8
About Kanawha
Kanawha has a population of 176,537. The median home value is $159,219, 12% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $60,943 (2% above the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are District 1, District 3, and District 2.
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 Kanawha
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in West Virginia
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Kanawha at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kanawha?
- Kanawha has a population of 176,537 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kanawha?
- The median home value in Kanawha is $159,219. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kanawha?
- Median household income in Kanawha is $60,943 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kanawha in?
- Kanawha is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Kanawha?
- Kanawha contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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