In Lewis, West Virginia, the median home price is $125,971; median household income is $56,477; the population is 16,740; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 79.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lewis at a glance
Population
16,740
Median Household Income
$56,477
Typical Home Value
$125,971
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
79.3
Avg Commute Time
28.5
About Lewis
Lewis has a population of 16,740. The median home value is $125,971, 31% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $56,477 (5% below the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Hackers Creek-Skin Creek, Freemans Creek, and Courthouse-Collins Settlement.
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 Lewis
3 towns, by population.
Lewis at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lewis?
- Lewis has a population of 16,740 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lewis?
- The median home value in Lewis is $125,971. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lewis?
- Median household income in Lewis is $56,477 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lewis in?
- Lewis is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Lewis?
- Lewis 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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