In Putnam, West Virginia, the median home price is $253,241, compared with the West Virginia median of $181,745; median household income is $79,527; the population is 57,177; schools rate 7.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 52.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Putnam at a glance
Population
57,177
Median Household Income
$79,527
Typical Home Value
$253,241
School District Rating
7.3
Violent Crime Rate
52.0
Avg Commute Time
27.3
About Putnam
Putnam has a population of 57,177. The median home value is $253,241, 39% above the West Virginia median. Median household income is $79,527 (33% above the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are District 3, District 2, and District 1.
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 Putnam
3 towns, by population.
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Putnam at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Putnam?
- Putnam has a population of 57,177 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Putnam?
- The median home value in Putnam is $253,241. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Putnam?
- Median household income in Putnam is $79,527 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Putnam in?
- Putnam is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Putnam?
- Putnam 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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