Monongalia County, WV Eviction Risk
12 cities · 56,553 residents · Avg 2.1/10 (Very Low)2.1Avg score
4.5Highest city
1.7Lowest city
30.0%Rent burden
$989Median rent
R+1.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Monongalia County
Morgantown30,236 pop
4.5
Cheat Lake10,902 pop
1.8
Brookhaven6,212 pop
1.7
Westover4,026 pop
2.0
Star City1,960 pop
2.0
Granville1,257 pop
1.9
Cassville1,149 pop
1.9
Rivesville627 pop
2.0
Booth129 pop
1.8
Blacksville55 pop
2.0
Osage
2.0
Pentress
1.7
About Monongalia County
Monongalia County spans 12 cities serving approximately 56,553 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.1/10. The county voted Republican by 1.2 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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