Fort Gay, WV is a small rural town located in the state of West Virginia. It is ranked #25514 out of all the cities and towns in the United States by BestPlaces. Among its rankings, Fort Gay has an overall rating of 3.9/10, a cost of living index score of 84 (U.S. average = 100), and an average estimated median house or condo value of $83,606 (U.S. average = $216,200). It also has a crime index rate of 7, which is lower than the national average of 11. Fort Gay also scores highly on amenities with a score of 6 out of 10 due to its low population size and distance from other cities and towns. This allows for a quieter atmosphere with fewer crowds and less hubbub compared to larger cities nearby. Additionally, Fort Gay enjoys plenty of natural beauty such as mountains, rivers, and forests which can be appreciated through outdoor activities like camping or hiking. All in all, Fort Gay is an agreeable place to live that offers peace and quiet while still having access to the amenities that many larger cities have to offer.
Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.
Feeling safe and secure is especially important to Americans these days. Recent events have reminded us that the safety of our...
Read More
Country Home magazine, in conjunction with Sperlings BestPlaces, reveals that Burlington, Vermont is the 2007 Best Green Pla...
Read More
Browse all of our Best Places Rankings