Morgantown, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
Morgantown, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Morgantown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Morgantown residents earn a median household income of $42,245 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,286. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Morgantown is $238,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,604. Median rent is $888/month, with 42.7% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Morgantown reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,976/100K. The murder rate is 13.1/100K.
Education
58.1% of adults in Morgantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Morgantown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.