Highest Income in West Virginia

Top 31 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — West Virginia

1 Cheat Lake $111,379

2 Teays Valley $106,798

3 Bridgeport $99,936

4 Charles Town $94,830

5 Ranson corporation $86,378

6 Brookhaven $84,962

7 Pea Ridge $67,708

8 Hurricane $67,083

9 Vienna $65,211

10 Charleston $64,512

11 Cross Lanes $62,704

12 Fairmont $60,791

13 South Charleston $59,616

14 St. Albans $58,788

15 Weirton $56,699

16 Dunbar $54,647

17 Martinsburg $54,590

18 Nitro $52,247

19 Oak Hill $51,799

20 New Martinsville $51,226

21 Buckhannon $48,720

22 Moundsville $48,590

23 Wheeling $48,498

24 Elkins $47,746

25 Clarksburg $46,859

26 Parkersburg $44,675

27 Princeton $44,428

28 Bluefield $43,826

29 Huntington $43,146

30 Morgantown $42,245

31 Beckley $39,939

The highest-income cities in West Virginia represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Cheat Lake leads with a median household income of $111,379. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Cheat Lake earn $111,379 — that's 49% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. WV is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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