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Tallmansville, WV Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $220,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.65% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Tallmansville is relatively affordable with a mix of older and newer homes, and the town has seen some new construction in recent years. Rentals are also available but limited. Home prices have been steadily increasing due to the town’s growing popularity.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
97
88
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.65% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
West Virginia has a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5%
Family & Relocation
70
7.2/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Tallmansville has limited public transportation, but the town is relatively small and walkable, with some sidewalks and crosswalks
- Kumbrabow State Forest
- Holly River State Park
- Upshur County Fairgrounds
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📰 Live Local News
Tallmansville has zoning regulations and building codes in place to maintain the town’s character and ensure public safety
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Tallmansville — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Tallmansville tend to be higher in winter due to heating needs, with average electric bills increasing by 20-30% from December to February. In contrast, summer months see lower utility costs, with a focus on cooling and water usage.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 26267 has a property tax millage rate of 12.5 mills, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6 - Tallmansville has some sidewalks and crosswalks, but the town's infrastructure is not extensively stroller-friendly, with limited elevator access in public buildings and some uneven pavement
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