Apartments for rent in Nutter Fort, WV

The small town of Nutter Fort, West Virginia is home to approximately 2,000 people. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than they do nationally (14%). With an average age of just over 44, the town's population is older than most cities in West Virginia. Home ownership is more common than renting in Nutter Fort, and 28% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be playing a role, as the average rent of $788 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $708.

Averaging about 20 minutes, the commute time for Nutter Fort residents is shorter than the state average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (45%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used widely. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.

Nutter Fort has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (24%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 9% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Nutter Fort: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 16% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of almost $59K, Nutter Fort workers earn about the same as the average West Virginia resident. However, Nutter Fort compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.