In Preston, West Virginia, the median home price is $138,660; median household income is $61,880; the population is 34,160; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 230.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Preston at a glance
Population
34,160
Median Household Income
$61,880
Typical Home Value
$138,660
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
230.1
Avg Commute Time
31.1
About Preston
Preston has a population of 34,160. The median home value is $138,660, 24% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $61,880 (4% above the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Second, First, and Fourth.
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 Preston
5 towns, by population.
Preston at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Preston?
- Preston has a population of 34,160 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Preston?
- The median home value in Preston is $138,660. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Preston?
- Median household income in Preston is $61,880 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Preston in?
- Preston is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Preston?
- Preston contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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