In McDowell, West Virginia, the median home price is $40,208; median household income is $31,559; the population is 17,943; schools rate 4.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 427.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 36.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
McDowell at a glance
Population
17,943
Median Household Income
$31,559
Typical Home Value
$40,208
School District Rating
4.6
Violent Crime Rate
427.8
Avg Commute Time
36.0
About McDowell
McDowell has a population of 17,943. The median home value is $40,208, 78% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $31,559 (47% below the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Browns Creek, Sandy River, and Big Creek.
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 McDowell
4 towns, by population.
McDowell at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of McDowell?
- McDowell has a population of 17,943 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in McDowell?
- The median home value in McDowell is $40,208. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in McDowell?
- Median household income in McDowell is $31,559 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is McDowell in?
- McDowell is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in McDowell?
- McDowell 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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