Apartments for rent in Clarksburg, WV

Clarksburg, West Virginia is a small city with a population of just over 16,000. The city's residents, at an average age of just over 39, are younger than most cities in West Virginia. The majority of residents own their homes in Clarksburg, and 37% of residents rent. At $687 per month, the average rent is roughly equal to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, outperforming most cities in the state, Clarksburg residents are well aware that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (38%) drive themselves to work, while public transit isn't widely used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

Compared to the national average, Clarksburg has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (27%). Further, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Clarksburg: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries account for 15% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Clarksburg workers bring in an average annual income of just over $51K, a bit less than the average West Virginia resident. Clarksburg's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).