Moving to or from Morgantown?
Home of West Virginia University and the Mountaineers — a rapidly growing college town on the Monongahela River with one of the country's only Personal Rapid Transit systems and a national reputation as a great small city.
- 30,000 City population
- 140,000 Metro area
- 1785 Founded
- North Central West Virginia / Monongahela Valley Region
Why people move to Morgantown.
- West Virginia University — the state's flagship research university with 30,000+ students
- WVU Mountaineers football and the 'Country Roads' singalong tradition
- The Personal Rapid Transit system connecting WVU's campuses
- Mylan Puskar Stadium and the passionate WVU football culture
- Being the healthcare hub for north-central WV via WVU Medicine and Ruby Memorial Hospital
- Downtown Morgantown's walkable High Street with restaurants and shops
Morgantown is home to one of the world's only operating Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) systems — an automated driverless train network built in 1975 that connects WVU's three campuses on five miles of track. Each small driverless car carries up to 20 passengers and goes directly to whichever station the passenger selects, bypassing intermediate stations. It has operated continuously for nearly 50 years with a near-perfect safety record.
Where people live in Morgantown.
A quick guide to Morgantown's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown
Walkable historic core around High Street with restaurants and student bars
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South Park
Historic neighborhood near the Monongahela River with older character homes
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Suncrest
Hillside neighborhood with mountain views and family-oriented layout
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Evansdale
Near WVU's engineering and health sciences campuses; mix of student and faculty housing
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Cheat Lake
Lakefront community east of town with water access and larger lots
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Star City
Small adjacent town with more affordable housing
Where people spend their time in Morgantown.
- West Virginia University Campus Central Morgantown
- Coopers Rock State Forest East Morgantown
- Personal Rapid Transit System Central Morgantown
- Monongalia Arts Center Downtown
- Mylan Puskar Stadium Evansdale
- Cheat Lake East Morgantown
Planning a Morgantown move.
- WVU's academic calendar dominates the rental market — August move-in and May move-out book movers 8+ weeks ahead with premium pricing
- Game-day Saturdays for Mountaineer football (September-November) shut down I-68 and stadium-area streets; avoid these for residential moves
- Housing prices have risen significantly as remote work and WVU Medicine expansion have grown the city; inventory is tight
- Morgantown has steep hillsides and narrow streets in older neighborhoods; confirm truck access with movers in advance
Moving in Morgantown: FAQ.
Is Morgantown mostly a college town?
WVU is the dominant presence, but Morgantown has diversified significantly. WVU Medicine and Ruby Memorial Hospital are major employers; tech startups, engineering firms tied to WVU research, and healthcare-adjacent businesses round out the economy. The population swings seasonally with the academic calendar but has a stable year-round base.
What's WVU game day like?
Intense. Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium holds 60,000 fans for home games, and the entire city shifts into game mode. Traffic on I-68 backs up for hours; hotels fill months in advance; every restaurant is packed. The 'Country Roads' singalong after wins is a Morgantown signature experience. Don't schedule moves on game-day weekends if you can avoid it.
How's the Personal Rapid Transit system actually work?
You swipe at a station, the next available driverless car arrives, you enter, and the car takes you directly to your chosen station — no intermediate stops. It's been operating since 1975 and is used primarily by WVU students and faculty to move between the downtown and Evansdale campuses. Non-students can ride for a small fare.
Is the WV-PA border a commute issue?
For some residents, yes. Pittsburgh is 75 miles north / 90 minutes and is a meaningful regional employer (many Morgantown professionals work in Pittsburgh remotely or in hybrid arrangements). Pennsylvania has state income tax; WV does too. If you're commuting regularly, consult a tax professional about reciprocity and withholding.
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