Living in Morgan County, West Virginia

Morgan County is a county in West Virginia with a population of around 17,524, part of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA metro area. The main communities are Berkeley Springs, Paw Paw.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,284/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $262K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Morgan County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 48 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.