State rank#3 of 55
Smallest county107,163 residentsKanawha County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 54061
Monongalia County, West Virginia
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population107,163
Household income$65,346
Unemployment3.2%
Life expectancy77.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Monongalia County has 107,163 residents and ranks #3 by population among West Virginia county equivalents. Median household income is $65,346. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Monongalia 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 Monongalia 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 bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $267,700 median home value and $987/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $65,346, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Monongalia County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, life expectancy, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 48.9% and life expectancy is 77.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 48.9%, rank #1 of 55 available West Virginia counties.
- Life expectancy: 77.6 years, rank #1 of 55 available West Virginia counties.
- Unemployment rate: 3.2%, rank #2 of 55 available West Virginia counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $267,700, rank #54 of 55; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $987/mo, rank #53 of 55; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $65,346, rank #7 of 55; 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
$65,346
$65,346; above the state county median of $55,832.
State rank #7 of 55 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$267,700
$267,700; above the state county median of $148,800.
State rank #54 of 55 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$987/mo
$987/mo; above the state county median of $771/mo.
State rank #53 of 55 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.2%
3.2%; below the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #2 of 55 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.9%
48.9%; above the state county median of 18.5%.
State rank #1 of 55 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.6 years
77.6 years; above the state county median of 73.1 years.
State rank #1 of 55 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
20.6%
20.6%; below the state county median of 24.4%.
State rank #6 of 55 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.2%
6.2%; below the state county median of 7.6%.
State rank #6 of 55 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 749 residents
1 per 749 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,370 residents.
State rank #3 of 54 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 256 residents
1 per 256 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,014 residents.
State rank #2 of 55 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Monongalia County FAQ
Is Monongalia County a good place to live?
Monongalia County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, life expectancy, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 48.9% and life expectancy is 77.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Monongalia County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $267,700 median home value and $987/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $65,346, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Monongalia County?
Monongalia County has 107,163 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Monongalia County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 54061; the parent state FIPS is 54.
What is the median household income in Monongalia County?
The ACS median household income is $65,346.
How much does housing cost in Monongalia County?
Housing benchmarks are $267,700 median home value and $987/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $65,346, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Monongalia County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%.
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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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