Apartments for rent in Poca, WV

Poca, West Virginia is a small town with a population of just over 1,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 40, the town's residents are younger than most cities in West Virginia. Only 27% of residents rent in Poca, as the majority own their homes. The average rent for Poca is $266 a month more than the state average.

Averaging about 22 minutes, the commute time for Poca residents outperforms the state average of about 24 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical means of commuting to work, chosen by 38% of residents, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average, Poca has a large concentration of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (28%). Furthermore, 8% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Poca: retail and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 13% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $59K, Poca workers bring in about the same as the average West Virginia resident. However, Poca compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).