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Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McMechen City Park and Pool
Park
Nelson Field
Park
Union Park
Park
Dowdell Park
Park
Saint Jude Park
Park
Saint Jude Park
Park
Pulaski Field
Park
Hilltop Park
Park
Hilltop Park
Park
Methodist Park
Park
Circle K
Convenience Store
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in McMechen.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in McMechen is 79/100 - which is 7% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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McMechen crime rates are 612 per 100k, which is 58% lower than West Virginia
Property Crime
500 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
111 crimes per 100k A+
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The median income in McMechen is $36,915 - which is 13% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$36,915 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
South End Fire Station
Fire Station
South End Fire Station
Fire Station
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
North End Fire Station
Fire Station
Mount Olivet Fire Station
Fire Station
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Belmont Community Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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McMechen home prices are $71,400 - which is 34% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$71,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The McMechen graduation rate is 85% - which is 8% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
Leona Ave Middle School
Jefferson Ave Elementary School
Glen Dale Elementary School
Sherrard Middle School
Hilltop Elementary School
Our Lady Of Peace School
Shadyside High School
Bellaire High School
St John Central High School
John Marshall Adult Prep
John Marshall High School
Gateway Achievement Center
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  • McMechen has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • McMechen crime rates are 58% lower than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in McMechen is 7% lower than the West Virginia average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in McMechen? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McMechen City Park and Pool
      Nelson Field
      Union Park
      Dowdell Park
      Saint Jude Park
      Saint Jude Park
      Pulaski Field
      Hilltop Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in McMechen? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in McMechen.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in McMechen? The cost of living in McMechen is 79/100 - which is 7% lower than West Virginia.
      McMechen
      79

      21% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in McMechen? McMechen crime rates are 612, which are 58% lower than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      612 per 100k people

      73% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 164

      73% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in McMechen? The median income in McMechen is $36,915 which is 13% lower than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $36,91533% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,75324% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is McMechen a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are McMechen home prices? McMechen home prices are $71,400 - which is 34% lower than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $71,40061% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $48849% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does McMechen have good schools? The McMechen graduation rate is 85% - which is 8% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is McMechen a good place to live? McMechen has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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