Census ACS 2023 · 16 cities
Richest Cities in West Virginia
Income levels vary widely across West Virginia's 16 major cities. Cheat Lake Cdp leads with a median household income of $111,379. Cities with higher incomes tend to have more educated residents, stronger job markets, and higher home values. The gap between the richest and most affordable cities in West Virginia can reveal important patterns about economic opportunity, cost of living, and quality of life across the state.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling city | $48,498 | $142,500 | 26,670 |
| 2 | Weirton city | $56,699 | $122,800 | 18,785 |
| 3 | Vienna city | $65,211 | $155,500 | 10,575 |
| 4 | Teays Valley Cdp | $106,798 | $271,900 | 13,961 |
| 5 | St. Albans city | $58,788 | $131,800 | 10,637 |
| 6 | South Charleston city | $59,616 | $144,800 | 13,594 |
| 7 | Parkersburg city | $44,675 | $113,900 | 29,461 |
| 8 | Morgantown city | $42,245 | $238,200 | 30,273 |
| 9 | Martinsburg city | $54,590 | $231,900 | 18,805 |
| 10 | Huntington city | $43,146 | $118,800 | 46,189 |
| 11 | Fairmont city | $60,791 | $159,100 | 18,303 |
| 12 | Cross Lanes Cdp | $62,704 | $144,000 | 10,172 |
| 13 | Clarksburg city | $46,859 | $114,600 | 15,829 |
| 14 | Cheat Lake Cdp | $111,379 | $345,500 | 10,485 |
| 15 | Charleston city | $64,512 | $187,300 | 47,918 |
| 16 | Beckley city | $39,939 | $148,800 | 16,977 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cheat Lake Cdp is the #1 ranked city in West Virginia by median household income, with a value of $111,379 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
West Virginia has 16 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in West Virginia.