At a Glance
Median Income
$76,673
$36,587 per capita
Home Value
$243,100
Zillow: $445,862
Median Rent
$1,284/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Morgantown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Morgantown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Morgantown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Morgantown residents earn a median household income of $76,673 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,587. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morgantown is $243,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,862. Median rent is $1,284/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
31.8% of adults in Morgantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morgantown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,340
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,175/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,673
Per Capita$36,587
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,100
Rent$1,284
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$445,862
Housing Units633
Rent Burden39.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation546 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Morgantown was built in 1995.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.