Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Cross Lanes
Cross Lanes, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,047
Population
9,191
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Meet the home of one of West Virginia’s popular entertainment districts
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Located 15 minutes from Charleston, Cross Lanes is known for its wide variety of entertainment options. Cross Lanes is primarily known as being home to the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort. At this four-star hotel, you can play poker, indulge in Creole and Cajun dishes, and take a dive in a saltwater pool. This small town is also great for outdoor recreation since it’s surrounded by thick forests and mountain terrain.
Fish for trout, bluegill, bass or catfish at Anderson Lake or spend a day at Kanawha State Forest. Residents love this state park for its scenic hiking and biking trails, picnic pavilions, and camp facilities. For even more fun, the city of Charleston is only 15 minutes away, giving quick access to museums, landmarks, and a shopping mall. If leisure time is a huge part of your life, consider Cross Lanes for your next house, apartment, or townhome.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,313
Average: $87,093
Education
2,625
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,455
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cross Lanes has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cross Lanes, WV is $814 for a studio, $1,047 for one bedroom, $1,337 for two bedrooms, and $1,475 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cross Lanes has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,047/month
956 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cross Lanes, WV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Point Harmony Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
487 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
Commuter Rail
Airports
- West Virginia International Yeager
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.