Westover, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,007 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$179,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$734 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monongalia County
2
Morgantown Metro Area
2
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monongalia County
1
Morgantown Metro Area
1
West Virginia
2

Climate

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

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 13, WV Delegate District 80, WV
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Schools

Skyview Elementary School
1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Westwood Middle School
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Suncrest Middle School
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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

West Virginia University Hospitals
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mon Health Medical Center
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
14 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
54 miles, NE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
61 miles, N • 3.2 star
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
111 miles, S • 1 star
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