Monongalia County, West Virginia
Among the top 7% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
- top 13% for property tax rate
- top 13% for comfortable days
- bottom 11% for sunny days
Monongalia County is a county in West Virginia with about 106,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include property tax rate, comfortable days, and broadband access. It rates lower on income tax and sunny days.
Official websiteco.monongalia.wv.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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71%39%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in3.2 in
humid 69%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 20% of US counties
Home Value$242k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$929better than 31% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.49%better than 87% of US counties
Income Tax6.57%better than 14% of US counties
State 6.50% + Local 0.25%
Sales Tax6.57%better than 73% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.68%better than 29% of US counties
Unemployment5.7%better than 32% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.8 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall17.7 inbetter than 43% of US counties
Sunny Days191 daysbetter than 11% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 68% of US counties
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk71.5better than 28% of US counties
Air Quality42 AQIbetter than 56% of US counties
School Quality50.4better than 41% of US counties
Violent Crime788/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime1598/100kbetter than 23% of US counties
Community
Population105,98882nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2241st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0783rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.2%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.3%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.4%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 72% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance64 mibetter than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.8%better than 87% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.66better than 32% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Monongalia County an affordable place to live?
- Monongalia County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 20% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Monongalia County?
- The median home value in Monongalia County is $242k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Monongalia County?
- Median household income in Monongalia County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Monongalia County?
- Median gross rent in Monongalia County is $929 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Monongalia County safe?
- Monongalia County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 788/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1598/100k.
- What is the weather like in Monongalia County?
- Monongalia County averages 74°F in July and 32°F in January, with 44.8 in of annual precipitation and about 191 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Monongalia County?
- Public-school quality in Monongalia County is about average, scoring better than 41% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Monongalia County?
- The average one-way commute in Monongalia County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)