Morgantown
- Town in West Virginia
Town
Morgantown
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in West Virginia
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 253 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$215,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$855
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Morgantown Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault157.7national 282.7
- Murder6.4national 6.1
- Rape103national 40.7
- Robbery19.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary180.2national 500.1
- Theft2,146.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft104national 284
Residents
Working in Morgantown
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$36,991
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Morgantown
Top Private Schools Near Morgantown
- grade B+
Trinity Christian School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 33 reviews
- grade B minus
Morgantown Christian Academy
- Rating 3.31 out of 5 13 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Francis de Sales Central Catholic School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade unavailable
Mount Moriah Christian School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade unavailable
Fairmont Catholic Grade School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
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Morgantown Reviews
Rating 3.87 out of 5 253 reviews
I was raised in Morgantown, West Virginia. The people here are friendly and warm. We will always help a neighbor in need. We host a local farmer’s market every Saturday except for the winter season. Downtown is lively; with multiple late-night establishments for dancing, drinks, and food. Our mountains are glorious- there’s really nothing like them! Beautiful hues of greens and blues cover the landscape in the spring and summer, and an assortment of red, orange, and yellow colors burst from the leaves of our forests. In winter, we see snow, a perfect amount around the holidays. We love to call this place home. Higher pay and more opportunities in the job market for the residents here would certainly make a positive impact on our economy. West Virginia has the potential to soar to new heights, granted we all work together and stay positive.
I lived near Morgantown for my entire life before moving here to attend WVU. It has a lot of attractions and events to participate in and explore, which is lovely when you come from a small town.
High Street offers a lot of different restaurants and food options for families and other individuals to taste. Students, individuals, or families who travel from other countries are likely to find authentic High Street cuisine that gives them a little taste of home!
Many family-friendly events can also be found in the county, whether they be sponsored by local public schools, WVU, or public organizations in the Morgantown area.
High Street offers a lot of different restaurants and food options for families and other individuals to taste. Students, individuals, or families who travel from other countries are likely to find authentic High Street cuisine that gives them a little taste of home!
Many family-friendly events can also be found in the county, whether they be sponsored by local public schools, WVU, or public organizations in the Morgantown area.
Absolutely love being a young, working professional who lives in Morgantown! We have amazing dining options, lots of live music throughout the year, and are centrally located to so many amazing natural wonders. The town is hip and fun, with lots of intellectual and artistic options for those who are interested in the arts and humanities. WVU offers lots of activities (football tailgating in the fall, festival of ideas, speakers, conferences). Overall, I feel safe and engaged in my community.