Best Places to Live in Independence (zip 26374), West Virginia

College town - Extreme northern West Virginia. August, June and September are the most pleasant months in the 26374 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

State: West Virginia
County: Preston County
Metro Area: Morgantown Metro Area
City: No City

Zip Codes: Independence (zip 26374)
Cost of Living: -14.8% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 823 ft above sea level

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Independence, Wv Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
College-town amenities
Low crime rates
Steady employment

Cons
Cloudy, wet weather
Isolation
Arts & culture

What Bert Has To Say About Morgantown Metro Area

Morgantown, along the Monongahela River, is home to the 26,000-student West Virginia University. The area has a selection of typical West Virginia businesses including chemicals and forest products. It has emerged into a diversified business center with research and high tech industries and a strong employment base. There is plenty of recreation in the nearby mountains and rivers, and Pittsburgh is 70 miles to the north.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Independence (zip 26374) is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Independence (zip 26374) jobs have increased by 2.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Independence (zip 26374)'s cost of living is 14.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Independence (zip 26374)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, June and September are the most pleasant months in the 26374 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Preston county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 76.8% to 21.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Independence (zip 26374)'s population is 1,127 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 16.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 30.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Independence (zip 26374) is Real Estate: $140,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 2.2%.

SCHOOLS

Independence (zip 26374) public schools spend $13,007 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Independence (zip 26374). More Education

Best Places to Live in Independence Rankings

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#12	Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
#22	Emerging Metropolitan Areas
#196	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Independence

It's a good time to buy in Independence. Home Appreciation is up 10.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Independence is $140,700.

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United States / West Virginia / Morgantown Metro Area / Preston County / No City / Independence (zip 26374)