Pros and Cons of Living in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant's core trade-off pairs genuinely low taxes and a distinctive tourism identity against a real, disclosed population and employment decline this record does not soften.

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Pro: genuinely low property taxes and affordable entry-level housing

Mason County's Ownwell-cited 0.71% effective property tax rate and a cited $133,994 median listing price run well below national medians.

Pro: a real, nationally distinctive tourism identity

The Mothman Museum and annual Mothman Festival (confirmed running Sept 19-20, 2026) give Point Pleasant a genuine, nationally recognized draw beyond a generic small river town.

Con: a real, disclosed population and employment decline

Population is declining at -1.09% annually (-5.51% since 2020), alongside a real, disclosed -10.3% employment decline from 2023 to 2024 -- a genuine trade-off this record does not soften.

Con: a real, disclosed mixed crime signal and housing-data spread

Point Pleasant's overall crime rate tops 79% of WV communities (property-crime-driven), and housing/rent figures show a real, disclosed cross-source spread -- real, disclosed considerations for movers weighing Point Pleasant.

Key takeaways

Pro: genuinely low property taxes (Mason County's Ownwell-cited 0.71% rate) and affordable entry-level housing.
Pro: a real, nationally distinctive Mothman/Silver Bridge tourism and history identity.
Con: a real, disclosed population decline (-1.09%/yr) and employment decline (-10.3%, 2023-2024).
Con: a real, disclosed mixed crime signal (elevated property crime, low violent crime) and housing/rent data spread.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.