The Town FilesInwood, West Virginia
Community in Berkeley County · population 3,426 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $268,400
- Household income
- $84,286
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.7
Inwood is a community of 3,426 people in Berkeley County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $268,400, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for families than 89% of West Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of West Virginia towns, more upscale than 78% of West Virginia towns.
How Inwood ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Inwood is worth $268,400, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $84,286, which is more affordable than 20% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,647 a month. 84.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Inwood | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,400 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,647 | $811 |
| Median household income | $84,286 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 84.3% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Inwood
| People | Inwood | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Inwood
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 39.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.1 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inwood since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 17, 2004 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 26, 2002.
Severe weather in Berkeley County since 1996
Berkeley County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3358: Hurricane Sandy |
| July 23, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4071: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Berkeley County
Berkeley County had 38,427 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,976 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Inwood itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Inwood
8 public schools with 4,985 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | 9-12 | 1,780 | 17.3 |
| Mountain Ridge Middle School | 6-8 | 634 | 13.5 |
| Musselman Middle School | 6-8 | 628 | 12.8 |
| Mountain Ridge Intermediate | 3-5 | 571 | 15.9 |
| Mill Creek Intermediate School | 3-5 | 508 | 13.0 |
| Bunker Hill Elementary | PK-3 | 459 | 14.8 |
| Gerrardstown Elementary School | PK-2 | 230 | 15.3 |
| Inwood Primary School | PK-2 | 175 | 14.6 |
Towns near Inwood
- Martinsburg, WV8.3 mi · 18,777 people · home $240,000
- Ranson corporation, WV9.7 mi · 5,433 people · home $242,700
- Charles Town, WV11.2 mi · 6,534 people · home $377,700
- Winchester, VA14.0 mi · 28,120 people · home $343,000
- Berryville, VA14.8 mi · 4,574 people · home $550,500
- Shannondale, WV16.3 mi · 3,487 people · home $293,600
- St. James, MD22.3 mi · 4,757 people · home $409,000
- Lovettsville, VA22.9 mi · 2,694 people · home $543,700
Inwood questions
Is Inwood, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Inwood scores better for retirees than 7% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 26%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Inwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Inwood is valued at $268,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,286, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,647 a month.
What is the weather like in Inwood?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.0 inches of precipitation a year and 23.1 inches of snow.
Does Inwood get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Inwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 17, 2004. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)