Apartments for rent in Keyser, WV

A small town in West Virginia, Keyser has approximately 6,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) should feel right at home, as they account for an above-average 22% of the population, though retirees also outpace national averages. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 39, skew younger than most cities in West Virginia. Homeowners hold a slight majority over renters in Keyser by a slim 53%-47% margin. With a relatively low average rent of $580 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in West Virginia. Each month, renters in Keyser will save around $128 compared to the state average.

Keyser has an average commute time of about 25 minutes, shorter than around 70% of cities in the state. Many residents (33%) drive their car to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking (3%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Keyser has a large number of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or GED (29%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 9% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Keyser residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 25% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the town's population works in transportation, making it the top career path in the town. Keyser workers earn an average annual income of nearly $43,000, less than those elsewhere in West Virginia. Keyser's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).