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Jan 12, 2024 · The best counties in West Virginia are Putnam County, Jefferson County, Berkeley County, Mineral County, Ohio County, Tucker County, Monongalia County, Morgan County, Tyler County, and Jackson County.
- Monongalia County. - Population: 105,474. - Median home value: $204,400 (57% own) - Median rent: $834 (43% rent) - Median household income: $52,455. - Top public schools: Suncrest Middle School (A), Suncrest Primary School (A), North Elementary School (A)
- Ohio County. - Population: 42,143. - Median home value: $123,900 (70% own) - Median rent: $667 (30% rent) - Median household income: $50,584. - Top public schools: Ritchie Elementary School (A), Bethlehem Elementary School (A), Triadelphia Middle School (A)
- Putnam County. - Population: 56,610. - Median home value: $167,300 (82% own) - Median rent: $831 (18% rent) - Median household income: $60,097. - Top public schools: West Teays Elementary School (A), Winfield Middle School (A), Scott Teays Elementary School (A)
- Jefferson County. - Population: 56,506. - Median home value: $252,300 (76% own) - Median rent: $998 (24% rent) - Median household income: $80,430. - Top public schools: C.W.
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- Jackson County
- Raleigh County
- Mercer County
- Greenbrier County
- Marion County
- Doddridge County
- Kanawha County
- Wood County
- Harrison County
- Cabell County
– Population: 28,907 – Median home value: $130,600 (77% own) – Median rent: $650 (23% rent) – Median household income: $47,837 – Top public schools: Evans Elementary School (A), Fairplain Elementary School (B+), Gilmore Elementary School (B+) – Top private schools: Heritage Christian Academy (unavailable) – Top places to live: Ripley (B)
– Population: 75,252 – Median home value: $108,700 (73% own) – Median rent: $693 (27% rent) – Median household income: $43,748 – Top public schools: Crescent Elementary School (A), Hollywood Elementary School (A), Park Middle School (B+) – Top private schools: Victory Baptist Academy (B), Greater Beckley Christian School (B), Mabscott Christian Aca...
– Population: 59,919 – Median home value: $96,700 (70% own) – Median rent: $672 (30% rent) – Median household income: $40,784 – Top public schools: Sun Valley Elementary School (B), Athens Elementary School (B), Glenwood School (B) – Top private schools: Mercer Christian Academy (B) – Top places to live: Athens (A), Bluefield (B), Princeton (B)
– Population: 35,155 – Median home value: $124,000 (72% own) – Median rent: $681 (28% rent) – Median household income: $40,200 – Top public schools: Rainelle Elementary School (B+), Lewisburg Elementary School (B), Smoot Elementary School (B) – Top private schools: Lewisburg Baptist Academy (B), Seneca Trail Christian Academy (B), The Greenbrier Co...
– Population: 56,355 – Median home value: $116,800 (75% own) – Median rent: $765 (25% rent) – Median household income: $50,305 – Top public schools: Fairview Middle School (A), Pleasant Valley Elementary School (B+), Monongah Middle School (B+) – Top private schools: Fairmont Catholic Grade School (unavailable) – Top places to live: Pleasant Valley...
– Population: 8,560 – Median home value: $117,300 (88% own) – Median rent: $455 (12% rent) – Median household income: $45,545 – Top public schools: Doddridge County Middle School (B+), Doddridge County Elementary School (B+), Doddridge County High School (B) – Top private schools: – Top places to live: West Union (B)
– Population: 183,279 – Median home value: $112,500 (69% own) – Median rent: $747 (31% rent) – Median household income: $46,639 – Top public schools: George Washington High School (A), Holz Elementary School (A), Kenna Elementary School (A) – Top private schools: Charleston Catholic High School (A), Cross Lanes Christian School (B), Elk Valley Chri...
– Population: 84,960 – Median home value: $124,200 (71% own) – Median rent: $713 (29% rent) – Median household income: $47,321 – Top public schools: Williamstown Elementary School (A), Gihon Elementary School (A), Greenmont Elementary School (B+) – Top private schools: Parkersburg Catholic High School (A), Wood County Christian School (B+), Parkers...
– Population: 67,908 – Median home value: $117,900 (74% own) – Median rent: $767 (26% rent) – Median household income: $53,022 – Top public schools: Bridgeport High School (A), Bridgeport Middle School (A), Johnson Elementary School (B) – Top private schools: Notre Dame High School (A), Emmanuel Christian School (B), St. Mary’s Grade School (unavai...
– Population: 94,339 – Median home value: $124,500 (62% own) – Median rent: $748 (38% rent) – Median household income: $40,028 – Top public schools: Nichols Elementary School (A), Ona Elementary School (B+), Martha Elementary School (B+) – Top private schools: St. Joseph Catholic High School (A), Covenant School (B+), Grace Christian School (B) – T...
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- Ohio County. Rating 3.5 out of 5 4 reviews. Niche User: It’s a super small town with lots of back roads. Mostly everyone is friendly.
- Jefferson County. Rating 3.6 out of 5 55 reviews. Current Resident: Jefferson County, WV is a rural area where agriculture is valued and you run into familiar faces often.
- Putnam County. Rating 3.14 out of 5 57 reviews. Current Resident: Putnam County is the only county in West Virginia that is still growing.
- Cabell County. Rating 3.16 out of 5 25 reviews. Niche User: I love the natural features here. It is a beautiful state, with a lot of activities for the "outdoorsy" people.
- Summers County. Rating 3 out of 5 5 reviews. Current Resident: Just moved here from New England.
- Hancock County. Rating 2.65 out of 5 23 reviews. Niche User: There isn't much crime in this area, I can't think of a time when somebody had been robbed around here....
- Ohio County. Rating 3.5 out of 5 4 reviews. Niche User: It’s a super small town with lots of back roads.
- Ritchie County. Rating 3 out of 5 1 review. grade C. Overall Niche Grade. grade C+ Public Schools.
Best for government and business professionals: Clarksburg. Best for outdoor activities: Hurricane. Best for small-town charm: Lewisburg. Best for university life: Morgantown. Best for retirees: Pleasant Valley. Best for history enthusiasts: Shepherdstown. Best for community events: South Charleston. Best for arts and culture: Wheeling.
See how counties in West Virginia score across 89 metrics in 10 categories – including education, economy, population health, public safety and equity.
