Places to Live in West Virginia
West Virginia is an Appalachian state dominated by mountains, forested ridges, river valleys and small communities. Charleston, Morgantown and Huntington are among its principal population and service centers, while outdoor recreation is central to many areas.
West Virginia Highlights
- Appalachian mountain and forest landscapes
- Strong whitewater, hiking and outdoor recreation
- Morgantown university and healthcare economy
- Low-density small-city and rural living
NarrowTheList Locations in West Virginia
NarrowTheList currently includes 19 locations in West Virginia. This list updates automatically as additional locations are published.
Comparing Places to Live in West Virginia
Morgantown, Charleston, the Eastern Panhandle and southern coalfield communities differ significantly in job access, growth and transportation. Mountain terrain can make drive times and service access more important than straight-line distance suggests.
Use the NarrowTheList locations above to compare housing, employment, climate, recreation, transportation, safety and other factors using the same underlying criteria.