Median Age
27 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 37% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
9%
Morgantown, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$875
Population
31,733
Renter Mix
68% Rent
A historic college town with fantastic mountain views
WVU
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College Town
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Historic
Morgantown, situated along the Monongahela River, combines college-town energy with mountain scenery. As the home of West Virginia University, the city offers both academic opportunities and small-town charm. The downtown area features independent shops and entertainment venues, including the Metropolitan Theatre, a restored historic landmark. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation on the city's rail-trails, at Core Arboretum, and throughout Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park. The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system connects major areas of the city, including established neighborhoods like South Park with its historic architecture and the university-adjacent Sunnyside area.
Housing in Morgantown includes both historic properties and newer developments, particularly in the Suncrest area. One-bedroom apartments rent for an average of $861, while two-bedroom units average $1,078, with recent increases between 0.2% and 5.8%. The rental market offers diverse housing options throughout the city's neighborhoods. West Virginia University enrolls approximately 30,000 students and shapes the community's character. The presence of university facilities, healthcare centers, and research institutions has established Morgantown as a hub for education, healthcare, and innovation.
Explore the City
The Metropolitan Theatre was first opened in 1924 in Downtown Morgantown and is still open.
Residents enjoy walking downtown.
Football games as well as other events are performed at Milan Puskar Stadium.
The Caperton Trail is a popular place for folks to ride their bicycles.
Aerial view of Morgantown and the Monongahela River.
Oliverio's Ristorante is a Downtown Morgantown favorite for great food and atmosphere.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$33,538
Average: $62,328
Education
12,144
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,774
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Morgantown has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
68%
Non-Renters
32%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Morgantown, WV is $539 for a studio, $875 for one bedroom, $1,170 for two bedrooms, and $1,722 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morgantown has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$875/month
593 Sq Ft
House
$1,788/month
1,622 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,514/month
1,181 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Morgantown, WV is 7.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Morgantown is 17.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $539 - $1,722. You can expect to pay 4.8% less for groceries, 9.7% less for utilities, and 0.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Morgantown, WV is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
754 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
550 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
525 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
452 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
584 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
640 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
499 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
755 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
346 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,362 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,754 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Tomchin Planetarium & Observatory
- The Core Arboretum
- West Virginia Botanic Garden
- Coopers Rock State Forest
- Chestnut Ridge Park & Campground
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- North Central West Virginia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.