Lester, WV
Raleigh County County · West Virginia
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Lester based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Lester
National Avg
West Virginia Avg
Population: 39Income: 20Home Value: 8Safety: 50Education: 10Median Age: 84Climate: 50Cost of Living: 39
Quick Stats
Population
492
2023 ACS
Median Income
$30,000
2023
Median Home Value
$81,500
2023
Median Rent
$834
2023
Median Age
50.4
Unemployment
4.2%
Cost of Living Index
78.0
100 = national avg
Lester, WV is a city in Raleigh County County, West Virginia. With a population of 492, it is one of the communities in West Virginia. The median household income is $30,000. The median home value is $81,500, and the median rent is $834. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Lester.
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