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Morgantown
  • Town in West Virginia
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Morgantown

#9 in Best Places to Live in West Virginia
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Morgantown is a town in West Virginia with a population of 29,316. Morgantown is in Monongalia County and is one of the best places to live in West Virginia. Living in Morgantown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Morgantown there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in Morgantown and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Morgantown are highly rated.
    Population
    29,316
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $215,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $855
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      157.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      103
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      180.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,146.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      104
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      41%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Morgantown

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,991
    National
    $69,021
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