In Upshur, West Virginia, the median home price is $157,014, compared with the West Virginia median of $181,745; median household income is $54,338; the population is 23,712; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 46.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Upshur at a glance
Population
23,712
Median Household Income
$54,338
Typical Home Value
$157,014
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
46.0
Avg Commute Time
28.1
About Upshur
Upshur has a population of 23,712. The median home value is $157,014, 14% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $54,338 (9% below the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are First, Second, and Third.
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 Upshur
3 towns, by population.
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Upshur at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Upshur?
- Upshur has a population of 23,712 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Upshur?
- The median home value in Upshur is $157,014. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Upshur?
- Median household income in Upshur is $54,338 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Upshur in?
- Upshur is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Upshur?
- Upshur 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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