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Cheat Lake
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    Cheat Lake

    #1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia
    • A+
      Overall Grade
    • 2 reviews
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        A
      4. Nightlife
        C+
      5. Good for Families
        A+
      6. Diversity
        B
      7. Jobs
        A
      8. Weather
        C
      9. Cost of Living
        B+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B minus
      Cheat Lake is a with a population of 10,187. Cheat Lake is in Monongalia County and is one of the best places to live in West Virginia. Living in Cheat Lake offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Cheat Lake and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cheat Lake are highly rated.
      Population
      10,187
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $305,000
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,088
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Suburban Rural Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        19%
      • Own
        81%
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      Cheat Lake Rankings

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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        13%
      • 35-44 years
        15%
      • 45-54 years
        16%
      • 55-64 years
        15%
      • 65+ years
        15%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        33%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        27%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        22%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        14%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        4%
        11%
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      Working in Cheat Lake

      Jobs
      A
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $99,656
      National
      $69,021
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