Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Nitro, WV
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$483
Population
6,304
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Enjoy a peaceful, riverside reprieve from modern life
Riverside
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Convenient
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Peaceful
Stretched along the Kanawha River, Nitro is a peaceful small town just 14 miles northwest of Charleston. Nitro offers residents a tranquil reprieve from the bustle of modern life with scenic parks boasting an array of activities and relaxing spots.
Nitro is also home to the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, where guests can try their luck at table games and slot machines, catch live greyhound racing, and choose from multiple dining options. Getting around from Nitro is easy with access to I-64.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,978
Average: $63,226
Education
870
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,709
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Nitro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Nitro, WV is $483 for one bedroom, $611 for two bedrooms, and $1,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nitro has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$483/month
549 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Nitro, WV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
214 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
364 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
827 Students
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Points of Interest
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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.