Apartments for rent in Ranson, WV

A small town located in West Virginia, Ranson has a population of just under 5,000. With an average age of just over 37, the town's population is decidedly younger than most cities in West Virginia. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 60% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Ranson is $374 a month more than the state average.

There are two primary industries in Ranson: entertainment and retail. Combined, these industries make up 18% 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. Ranson workers earn an average annual income of just over $67,000, more than the state average. However, Ranson compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Ranson has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (30%) compared to the national average. Further, 10% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Ranson residents have an average commute of about 32 minutes, longer than the West Virginia average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (45%) drive to work, while public transportation is not used much. Not many residents (2%) commute to work on foot, though the number is greater than the national average.