Buying Property in Monongalia County as a Foreigner
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Monongalia County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Monongalia County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestoverCity | — | — | — | — | 60 |
| Star CityCity | $274,918 | 6.4% | 61 | 31 | 60 |
| Pineridge NorthHood | $274,918 | 6.4% | 68 | 31 | 60 |
| Park HillsHood | $265,921 | 6.0% | 53 | 27 | 60 |
| MorgantownCity | $290,151 | 6.2% | 57 | 31 | 60 |
| GranvilleCity | — | — | — | — | 60 |
| Copper BeechHood | $389,884 | 5.8% | 64 | 35 | 60 |
| Chestnut RidgeHood | $274,918 | 6.4% | 61 | 31 | 60 |
| BlacksvilleCity | — | — | — | — | 60 |
| Baker's Ridge ManorHood | $389,884 | 5.8% | 58 | 35 | 60 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.1 | 2.5 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 14.6 | 2.7 | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 16.3 | 2.9 | -1.9% |
| 2021 |
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| 16.5 |
| 2.9 |
| -6.1% |
| 2020 | 17.6 | 3.6 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 18.4 | 3.2 | — |
