State rank#2 of 55
Smallest county129,514 residentsKanawha County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 54003
Berkeley County, West Virginia
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population129,514
Household income$80,815
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy73.3 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Berkeley County has 129,514 residents and ranks #2 by population among West Virginia county equivalents. Median household income is $80,815. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within West Virginia
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Berkeley County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Berkeley County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $266,300 median home value and $1,233/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,815, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Berkeley County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 25.1% and life expectancy is 73.3 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $80,815, rank #2 of 55 available West Virginia counties.
- Poor or fair health: 19.2%, rank #4 of 55 available West Virginia counties.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3%, rank #5 of 55 available West Virginia counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,233/mo, rank #55 of 55; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $266,300, rank #53 of 55; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,379 residents, rank #28 of 54; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within West Virginia
Rank and range use only counties in West Virginia with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$80,815
$80,815; above the state county median of $55,832.
State rank #2 of 55 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$266,300
$266,300; above the state county median of $148,800.
State rank #53 of 55 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,233/mo
$1,233/mo; above the state county median of $771/mo.
State rank #55 of 55 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.3%
3.3%; below the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #5 of 55 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.1%
25.1%; above the state county median of 18.5%.
State rank #9 of 55 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73.3 years
73.3 years; above the state county median of 73.1 years.
State rank #23 of 55 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.2%
19.2%; below the state county median of 24.4%.
State rank #4 of 55 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.2%
7.2%; below the state county median of 7.6%.
State rank #17 of 55 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,379 residents
1 per 2,379 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,370 residents.
State rank #28 of 54 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 482 residents
1 per 482 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,014 residents.
State rank #10 of 55 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Berkeley County FAQ
Is Berkeley County a good place to live?
Berkeley County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 25.1% and life expectancy is 73.3 years.
What should I know before moving to Berkeley County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $266,300 median home value and $1,233/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,815, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Berkeley County?
Berkeley County has 129,514 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Berkeley County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 54003; the parent state FIPS is 54.
What is the median household income in Berkeley County?
The ACS median household income is $80,815.
How much does housing cost in Berkeley County?
Housing benchmarks are $266,300 median home value and $1,233/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,815, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkeley County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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