Monongalia County, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
106,520 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,704 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$254,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$809 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morgantown Metro Area
2
West Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Morgantown Metro Area
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 28
Feb 2 12 31
Mar 4 10 39
Apr 4 3 50
May 5 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 4 4 42
Dec 3 10 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 2, WV Delegate District 77, WV
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Schools

Mylan Park Elementary School
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
Skyview Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Westwood Middle School
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Suncrest Middle School
5 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Morgantown Beauty College Inc
6 miles, SE • 1 star
West Virginia University
6 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

West Virginia University Hospitals
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mon Health Medical Center
6 miles, E • 4.1 star
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Washington Health System Greene
19 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
56 miles, NE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
60 miles, N • 3.2 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
113 miles, S • 1 star
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