Morgantown, West Virginia
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City Overview
As of 2009, Morgantown's population is 29,361 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.88 percent.
The median home cost in Morgantown is $129,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Morgantown's cost of living is 10.88% Lower than the U.S. average.
Morgantown public schools spend $6,393 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Morgantown.
The unemployment rate in Morgantown is 5.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Morgantown jobs have Decreased by 0.40 percent.
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People
The 2009 Morgantown, WV, population is 29,361. There are 2,917 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Morgantown, WV
The median age is 26.3. The US median is 37.6. 31.48% of people in Morgantown, WV, are married. 5.73% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.14 people. 10.88% of people are married, with children. 4.17% have children, but are single.
Race in Morgantown, WV
89.26% of people are white, 4.06% are black, 4.93% are asian, 0.16% are native american, and 2.24% claim 'Other'.
1.49% of the people in Morgantown, WV, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.51% are non-hispanic).
Morgantown People SperlingViews
Nice town to go to school in: Morgantown is a nice town to go to school in overall. The activities that were available through WVU were good and could keep the average student busy. My biggest... (read more)Small town living: This small town's biggest draw is the university. Football reigns supreme here. The town nearly shuts down during... (read more)Pleasant.: Summers aren't too terribly hot (for too terribly long) and winters aren't as rough as one might imagine. Nearby towns at higher elevations see much more snow than... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Health
There are 866 physicians per 100,000 population in Morgantown, WV. The US average is 170.
Morgantown, WV Health Index
Air quality in Morgantown, WV is 39 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Morgantown, WV is 44 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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i grew up in morgantown and i am an alumni of wvu. morgantown... (read more)Complete Overview - In My Opinion: I moved here from Miami, Florida and I must say that the crime way is far less than what it was back home. Morgantown is a safe place to live. I can still leave my car... (read more)Parochial: It is somewhat surprising (and pretty disappointing) that a city that is home to a large university is so,... well... local. Most people working at the university grew... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -0.40% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 33.80% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $16,856 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $23,896 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 38.07% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.23% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.01% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 12.23% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 10.68% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 5.83% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.33% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.85% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.58% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.18% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 8.77% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 33.83% | 20.24% |
| Service | 19.96% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.64% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.32% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.87% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 5.61% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Morgantown, WV, is 5.40%, with job growth of -0.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.80%.
Morgantown, WV Taxes
Morgantown, WV,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Morgantown, WV Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $16,856, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $23,896.
Morgantown Economy SperlingViews
Pleasant.: Summers aren't too terribly hot (for too terribly long) and winters aren't as rough as one might imagine. Nearby towns at higher elevations see much more snow than... (read more)Nice town to go to school in: Morgantown is a nice town to go to school in overall. The activities that were available through WVU were good and could keep the average student busy. My biggest... (read more)Small town living: This small town's biggest draw is the university. Football reigns supreme here. The town nearly shuts down during... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 47 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $129,700 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 39.01% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.92% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 53.40% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.72 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.10% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.38% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 7.11% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 11.17% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.73% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 31.57% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.36% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 10.61% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.90% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.00% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.81% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.13% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.46% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.38% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.81% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5.95% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12.67% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.75% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 14.70% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.67% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 26.62% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Morgantown, WV, is $129,700. Home appreciation is -4.90% over the last year. The median age of Morgantown, WV, real estate is 47 years.
Morgantown, WV Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 53.40% of the Morgantown, WV, population. 7.92% of houses and apartments in Morgantown, WV, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Morgantown Housing SperlingViews
Looking for a place to live: My family will be moving to Morgantown summer '08. What is the best area in town for a family with kids? I'd like to be relatively close to WVU for work, but not living... (read more)Don't be fooled!: After living here for 2 years Morgantown has started to grow on me.
Con's: Housing is expensive unless you purchase an older (40+ yr old home) or condo. Since it is a... (read more)Nice town to go to school in: Morgantown is a nice town to go to school in overall. The activities that were available through WVU were good and could keep the average student busy. My biggest... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Crime
Morgantown, WV, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Morgantown, WV, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Morgantown Crime SperlingViews
Nice town to go to school in: Morgantown is a nice town to go to school in overall. The activities that were available through WVU were good and could keep the average student busy. My biggest... (read more)Small town living: This small town's biggest draw is the university. Football reigns supreme here. The town nearly shuts down during... (read more)Pleasant.: Summers aren't too terribly hot (for too terribly long) and winters aren't as rough as one might imagine. Nearby towns at higher elevations see much more snow than... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Climate
Morgantown, WV, gets 42 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 15 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 153.
On average, there are 155 sunny days per year in Morgantown, WV. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 44 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Morgantown Climate SperlingViews
Pleasant.: Summers aren't too terribly hot (for too terribly long) and winters aren't as rough as one might imagine. Nearby towns at higher elevations see much more snow than... (read more)Nice town to go to school in: Morgantown is a nice town to go to school in overall. The activities that were available through WVU were good and could keep the average student busy. My biggest... (read more)Small town living: This small town's biggest draw is the university. Football reigns supreme here. The town nearly shuts down during... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Education
Morgantown, WV, schools spend $6,393 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 546 students per librarian, and 462 children per counselor in Morgantown, WV schools.
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morgantown is a fantastic small city: just thought that anyone looking to move to morgantown might be interested in a review, so here goes...
i grew up in morgantown and i am an alumni of wvu. morgantown... (read more)Complete Overview - In My Opinion: I moved here from Miami, Florida and I must say that the crime way is far less than what it was back home. Morgantown is a safe place to live. I can still leave my car... (read more)Parochial: It is somewhat surprising (and pretty disappointing) that a city that is home to a large university is so,... well... local. Most people working at the university grew... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Morgantown, WV, takes 18 minutes. 64% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
Morgantown Transportation SperlingViews
Pleasant.: Summers aren't too terribly hot (for too terribly long) and winters aren't as rough as one might imagine. Nearby towns at higher elevations see much more snow than... (read more)Nice town to go to school in: Morgantown is a nice town to go to school in overall. The activities that were available through WVU were good and could keep the average student busy. My biggest... (read more)Small town living: This small town's biggest draw is the university. Football reigns supreme here. The town nearly shuts down during... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Morgantown, WV is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Morgantown, WV is more expensive.
Overall, Morgantown, WV cost of living is 89.12.
Morgantown Cost of Living SperlingViews
Don't be fooled!: After living here for 2 years Morgantown has started to grow on me.
Con's: Housing is expensive unless you purchase an older (40+ yr old home) or condo. Since it is a... (read more)Looking for a place to live: My family will be moving to Morgantown summer '08. What is the best area in town for a family with kids? I'd like to be relatively close to WVU for work, but not living... (read more)Nice town to go to school in: Morgantown is a nice town to go to school in overall. The activities that were available through WVU were good and could keep the average student busy. My biggest... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 28.50% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 8.76% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 13.15% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.25% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.35% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.58% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.75% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.74% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 7.72% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.02% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.68% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.24% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.37% | 0.54% |
28.50% of the people in Morgantown, WV are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 8.76% are Catholic; 13.15% are Protestant; 1.25% are LDS; 4.68% are another Christian faith; 0.24% in Morgantown, WV are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.37% affilitates with Islam.
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morgantown is a fantastic small city: just thought that anyone looking to move to morgantown might be interested in a review, so here goes...
i grew up in morgantown and i am an alumni of wvu. morgantown... (read more)Complete Overview - In My Opinion: I moved here from Miami, Florida and I must say that the crime way is far less than what it was back home. Morgantown is a safe place to live. I can still leave my car... (read more)Parochial: It is somewhat surprising (and pretty disappointing) that a city that is home to a large university is so,... well... local. Most people working at the university grew... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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Voting
47.55% of the people in Morgantown, WV are registered as Democrats. 51.51% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.94%.
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Nice town to go to school in: Morgantown is a nice town to go to school in overall. The activities that were available through WVU were good and could keep the average student busy. My biggest... (read more)Small town living: This small town's biggest draw is the university. Football reigns supreme here. The town nearly shuts down during... (read more)Don't be fooled!: After living here for 2 years Morgantown has started to grow on me.
Con's: Housing is expensive unless you purchase an older (40+ yr old home) or condo. Since it is a... (read more)Have an opinion about Morgantown? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Morgantown Click Here
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