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Fraziers Bottom, WV

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Affordability Score: 43/100

Population: 1,673 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Fraziers Bottom, WV aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,673 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (43/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $53,582, median home value of , median rent of per month, and 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,054 per month (studio $798, 1BR $803, 3BR $1,461, 4BR $1,575). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,485 per year, consuming 16% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 1.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$53,582
Median household income
Education F
6.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,054/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$8,485/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$53,582
▼ 14% vs national
Per Capita Income
$26,903
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
1.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,054/mo
▼ 12% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$798
1BR
$803
2BR
$1,054
3BR
$1,461
4BR
$1,575

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
▼ 23 ppt vs national
High School+
63.9%
Median Age
54.7
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,485/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,084/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,478/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,484/yr

What This Means

Fraziers Bottom, WV receives an overall affordability grade of D (43/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,673. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Fraziers Bottom, WV affordable?
Fraziers Bottom, WV receives an overall affordability grade of D (43/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $53,582.
What is the cost of living in Fraziers Bottom?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,054/mo. Infant childcare $8,485/yr.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →