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Clarksburg, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
15,829 Population 1,629/sq mi density
$46,859 Median Income $27,055 per capita
$114,600 Home Value $114,835 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 3,167 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,859 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarksburg, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,859
38% below
$27,055 per capita
Home Value
$114,600
59% below
Zillow: $114,835
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
59% below
3,167/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Clarksburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clarksburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
41%
Rent
67%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarksburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarksburg residents earn a median household income of $46,859 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,055. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarksburg is $114,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,835. Median rent is $775/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Clarksburg reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,167/100K.

Education

24.1% of adults in Clarksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarksburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population15,829
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,629/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,859
Per Capita$27,055
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,600
Rent$775
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$114,835
Housing Units8,149
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property3,167/100K

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation990 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Clarksburg was founded in 1785.
The median home in Clarksburg was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.