Question 1

What are the best places to live in West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in West Virginia by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in West Virginia based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

Question 2

What is the safest city in West Virginia?

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The safest cities in West Virginia are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore West Virginia neighborhoods by safety grade.

Question 3

What is the cost of living in West Virginia?

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Cost of living varies widely across West Virginia. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in West Virginia. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

Question 4

What are the best school districts in West Virginia?

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The top-rated school districts in West Virginia are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Question 5

Is West Virginia a good state to live in?

Accepted Answer

West Virginia offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in West Virginia - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

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