Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) C-
Boreman Bistro
Coffee Shop
Day & Night Cereal Bar
Coffee Shop
Bubble Fish
Coffee Shop
The Blue Moose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Quantum Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Davinci's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tutto Gelato
Coffee Shop
Terra Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Mainstage Morgantown
Nightclub
Metropolitan Theatre
Theatre Arts
Blaze Nightclub
Nightclub
Appalachian Gallery
Art Gallery
Warner Theater
Cinema
Ruby Ampitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
Theatre Arts
Waterfront Events Center
Theatre Arts
Watts Museum
Museum
Creative Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society
Museum
AMC CLASSIC Morgantown 12
Cinema
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (64) A+
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fat Daddy's Bar & Grill
Bar
Code Bar & Lounge
Bar
Eat My Taco
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Almost Heaven Bar & Grill
Bar
Ashebrooke Liquor Outlet
Alcohol
Fallout Shelter Craft Beer & Classic Arcade
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
RockTop Bar & Grill
Bar
Nutrition Lounge
Fast Food
Liquid Lounge
Bar
Burger & Bites
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
4th & Goal
Bar
Starport Arcade & Pub
Bar
Chestnut Brew Works
Bar
McClafferty's Irish Pub
Bar
Playoffs Sports Bar
Bar
KD's Pub and Grub
Bar
Morgantown Brewing Company
Bar
Apothecary
Bar
Apothecary Ale House
Bar
Fitness (4) B
Wiles Hill Community Building
Community Centre
Marilla Recreation Center
Community Centre
ProPerformance2
Gym
Gritstone Climbing & Fitness
Gym
BlissBlissBliss
Gym
Mountain Top Pilates
Gym
Pierpont Church Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Phoenix Bakery
Bakery
Phoenix Bakery
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Price Cutter
Grocery Store
Price Cutter
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Parks (34) A+
Wiles Hill Park
Park
Woodburn Playground
Park
Picnic tables and play equipment
Playground
Whitemoore Park
Park
Whitemoore Park
Park
Stanley's Spot Dog Park
Park
Paul Preserve
Park
Marilla Park
Park
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
Park
South Park Historic District
Park
Raymond J. Lane Park
Park
Kingstreet Playground
Playground
King Street Park
Park
Mascioli Park
Park
Nath Sculpture Garden
Park
Jack Roberts Park
Park
Saint Markellas Park
Park
White Park
Park
Westover City Park
Park
Krepps Park
Park
Indian Park
Park
Baker's Ridge Park
Park
Dorsey's Knob Park
Park
Edith Barrill Riverfront Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Shops (39) A-
Little General
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Coni & Franc
Clothing
Coombs Flowers
Florist
The Critter Cottage
Pets
Tonique's Trilogy
Hairdresser
Mountaineer Fanstore
Clothing
Silver Pennies
Fashion
Hoot and Howl
Clothing
Old Stone House
Gift Shop
Retro-Tique
Clothing
Studio 101 Salon
Hairdresser
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Friendly Nails
Beauty
Tanning World
Beauty
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Rent-A-Center
Houseware
BFS
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
CSC Home and Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Book Exchange
Books
Barnes & Noble
Books
Virtuosity
Beauty
See more Morgantown amenity data

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Morgantown.
Public Transit Stops (50)
Stops & Stations A+
Stewart and Hoffman
Bus Stop
University Ave Loop
Bus Stop
Express Mart
Bus Stop
University and Falling Run
Bus Stop
Stewart and University
Bus Stop
Boreman Hall
Bus Stop
Arnold Hall bus stop
Bus Stop
E.Moore Hall Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Mountainlair bus stop
Bus Stop
University and Houston
Bus Stop
Grant Avenue and First Street
Bus Stop
Spruce and Willey
Bus Stop
High and Willey
Bus Stop
Willey and University
Bus Stop
University and Beverly
Bus Stop
Hodges Hall Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Beechurst and Campus
Bus Stop
Kingston and Stewart
Bus Stop
Spruce Street
Bus Stop
Fayete and High bus stop
Bus Stop
University and Fayette bus stop
Bus Stop
Beechurst and 3rd Street
Bus Stop
Met Theatre bus stop
Bus Stop
Grant Bus stop
Bus Stop
Public Safety building bus stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3% C-
See more Morgantown commute data

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Morgantown is 99/100 - which is 16% higher than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
See more Morgantown cost of living data

crime C

Morgantown crime rates are 2,729 per 100k, which is 81% higher than West Virginia
Property Crime
2,442 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
287 crimes per 100k B-
See more Morgantown crime data

employment D-

The median income in Morgantown is $42,474 - which is equal to West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$42,474 F
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
See more Morgantown employment data

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Morgantown Public Safety Building
Police
Monongalia County Sheriff's Office
Police
Morgantown Dental Group
Dentist
WVU Dental Care - Faculty Clinic
Dentist
WVU Urgent Care
Clinic
South Side Fire Station
Fire Station
WVU Physician Office Center
Clinic
Norwood Fire Station
Fire Station
Norwood Fire Station
Fire Station
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital / WVU Medicine Children's
Hospital
Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
Hospital
Ruby Memorial Hospital
Hospital
University Police (WVU)
Police
Northside Fire Station
Fire Station
Med Express Urgen Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Student Health Center
Doctor
Mountaineer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
HealthSouth Mountainview Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
TLC Dental
Dentist
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mon General Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
See more Morgantown health & safety data

housing B+

Morgantown home prices are $215,000 - which is 100% higher than West Virginia
Home Price
$215,000 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
See more Morgantown housing data

schools D+

The Morgantown graduation rate is 87% - which is 11% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (20) F
Mountaineer Middle School
Morgantown Montessori
Eastwood Elementary School
Skyview Elementary School
Suncrest Middle School
North Elementary School
South Middle School
Mountainview Elementary School
Covenant Christian School
Morgantown Christian Academy
Suncrest Elementary School
Westwood Middle School
Morgantown Learning Academy
Brookhaven Elementary School
Trinity Christian School
Amplify Children'S Academy
St Francis Central Catholic School
High Schools (6) F
Morgantown High School
Morgantown Christian Academy
Technical Education Center
Trinity Christian School
University High School
See more Morgantown education data

ratings B+

Morgantown has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
See more Morgantown user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Morgantown, WV Area Guide

Photo of Morgantown, WV
( 4 Ratings )

Living in Morgantown, WV

Ranks better than 83% of areas Follow

Morgantown Area Facts

  • Morgantown has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Morgantown crime rates are 81% higher than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Morgantown is 16% higher than the West Virginia average

What do the locals think about Morgantown?

Based on 6 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in Morgantown Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Morgantown, WV
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Morgantown Reviews

Write a review about Morgantown Tell people what you like or don't like about Morgantown…
Morgantown, West Virginia, Wild or Wonderful? 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Just south of the Pennsylvania border along Interstate 79 lies Morgantown, West Virginia, a city that has been on the rise over the course of the past few years. I absolutely love living in Morgantown. There is always something to do. Whether it be going for a hike at Cheat Lake ...Read More or heading into downtown for a nice meal and cocktail at Tin 202, there is something for just about everyone.

The nightlife is most likely best for the aged 21 and over crowd since the famous, or infamous depending on who you speak with, West Virginia University calls Morgantown home. Morgantown being a, “College town,” means that there are quite a few more renters than there are homeowners, and the cost of home ownership has risen over the past five years.

I have learned the hard way that winter can make living in Morgantown especially difficult! Low temperatures and a hefty amount of snow makes commuting unpredictable at best. However, do not let the temperature stop you, because the sites around Morgantown still look beautiful under a blanket of snow. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Morgantown?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Morgantown Awards

❰ ❱

Compare Morgantown, WV Livability

      vs

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Morgantown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wiles Hill Park
      Woodburn Playground
      Picnic tables and play equipment
      Whitemoore Park
      Whitemoore Park
      Stanley's Spot Dog Park
      Paul Preserve
      Marilla Park

      Entertainment

      Mainstage Morgantown
      Metropolitan Theatre
      Blaze Nightclub
      Appalachian Gallery
      Warner Theater
      Ruby Ampitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
      Waterfront Events Center
      Watts Museum

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Fat Daddy's Bar & Grill
      Code Bar & Lounge
      Eat My Taco
      Jimmy John's
      Subway
      Pita Pit
      Almost Heaven Bar & Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Morgantown? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Morgantown.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Morgantown? The cost of living in Morgantown is 99/100 - which is 16% higher than West Virginia.
      Morgantown
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Morgantown? Morgantown crime rates are 2,729, which are 81% higher than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,729 per 100k people

      17% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      17% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Morgantown? The median income in Morgantown is $42,474 which is equal to West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $42,47423% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,24815% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Morgantown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
      HealthSouth Mountainview Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
      Ruby Memorial Hospital
      J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital / WVU Medicine Children's

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Mountaineer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Student Health Center

      B+ Housing

      What are Morgantown home prices? Morgantown home prices are $215,000 - which is 100% higher than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $215,00016% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84011% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      30% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Morgantown have good schools? The Morgantown graduation rate is 87% - which is 11% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Morgantown a good place to live? Morgantown has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      3 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024