Morgantown, WV
Living in Morgantown
Bikeability74
Walkability92
Commute95
Public Transit67
Affordability86
Public Safety76
Airports22
Hospitals58
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
25 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
41%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years58%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate18%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree29%
Households
Family household41%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone21%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
60%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector63%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van72%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked17%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$210kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$760Median Monthly Rent+$242 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Morgantown
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Monongalia County18
Property Crime in Morgantown
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Monongalia County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 17 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Morgantown
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding33
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Morgantown, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Morgantown, WV
Morgantown Montessori
1 miles, W
Covenant Christian School
2 miles, S
Morgantown Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Trinity Christian School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Morgantown, WV
West Virginia University
0 miles, SW
Fairmont State University
16 miles, SW
Waynesburg University
22 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Morgantown, WV
West Virginia University Hospitals
1 miles, NW
Mon Health Medical Center
2 miles, N
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Preston Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Morgantown, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
28 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
52 miles, NE
Pittsburgh International Airport
61 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
110 miles, SE