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Clarksburg, WV

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Bask in the Jewel of the Hills’ small-town charm

Suburban Historic Affordable Close-Knit Welcoming Laidback Scenic Mountain Views Riverside

Nicknamed the “Jewel of the Hills,” Clarksburg lies within the Western Allegheny Plateau in north central West Virginia. Proud of its past while looking forward to an unlimited future, Clarksburg provides residents with a small-town atmosphere steeped in a rich history. Diverse architectural stylings are evident throughout Clarksburg’s downtown area in addition to a range of historical sites and landmarks.

Clarksburg’s tight-knit community comes together for a wide variety of events, including the annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, West Virginia Black Heritage Festival, Greek Food Festival, and the Glen Elk Wine, Music, and Arts Festival. Recreational opportunities are abundant in Clarksburg, with numerous pristine local parks, access to the West Fork River, and close proximity to Tygart State Lake Park. Metropolitan amenities are just two hours away in Pittsburgh. Getting around Clarksburg is simple with convenience to U.S. 19, U.S. 50, I-79, and North Central West Virginia Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Clarksburg, WV is $447 for one bedroom, $836 for two bedrooms, and $766 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clarksburg has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$447/month
100 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Clarksburg, WV is 4.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Clarksburg is 3.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $836. You can expect to pay 11.3% less for groceries, 3.6% less for utilities, and 5.1% more for transportation.

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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Wilsonburg Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

170 Students

6
out of 10

Adamston Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

213 Students

4
out of 10

North View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

271 Students

2
out of 10

Washington-Irving Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

540 Students

5
out of 10

Mountaineer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

361 Students

4
out of 10

Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park

Public

Grades 8-11

12 Students

Rating Unavailable

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 9-12

485 Students

6
out of 10

Robert C Byrd High School

Public

Grades 9-12

765 Students

5
out of 10

Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park

Public

Grades 8-11

12 Students

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.