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Beckley, WV Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Isabella W.

Moving to Beckley -what should I know?

I'm a college student here and Median household income is $39,939, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $148,800 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Pro...

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Jose Flores

Dog-friendly places in Beckley?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $867 for rent here. Median household income is $39,939, which feels on the lower side for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood....

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Eva Anderson

Job market in Beckley for tech?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2013. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts.

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Brooklyn Myers

Rent vs buy in Beckley -what makes sense?

First post here. Rent is about $867/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborh...

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Jose Flores

Honest thoughts on life in Beckley

Hey, I've been here for 17 years and With a population of 16,977, Beckley is a small town. Median household income is $39,939, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in ne...

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Sadie Murphy

Internet providers in Beckley?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $867/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you...

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Eva Anderson

Most overrated things about Beckley

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks! The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Lily Miller

How is Beckley for outdoor activities?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Beckley sits at 1,057.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 22.6%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 16,977, Beckley is a small town. The median home value here is around $148,800, which is actually reasonable...

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Lily Miller

Anyone work in healthcare in Beckley?

It's a a small town city with about 16,977 people. The median home value here is around $148,800, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the...

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