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Clarksburg, West Virginia

Introduction to Clarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison county, is located 82 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of the year 2000 census, 16,743 people resided in Clarksburg.

Clarksburg History

Clarksburg was created in Virginia in 1785. It was named in honor of General George Rogers Clark, a military officer from Virginia during the American Revolutionary War. John Simpson camped in the area in 1764 and was the first white man to visit Clarksburg. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad first reached the area in 1856. The city is the county seat of Harrison County, which was established in 1784.

Clarksburg and nearby Attractions

  • Clarksburg Downtown Historic District
  • North Bend Rail Trail
  • Barbour County Historical Society Museum
  • Valley Worlds of Fun
  • Prickett's Fort State Park
  • Tygart Lake State Park

Things To Do In Clarksburg

Clarksburg area has numerous parks such as the Northview Park, Lowndes Park, and Veterans Park. It is also worth taking a look around the Clarksburg Downtown Historic District and Quality Hill Historic District. The Clarksburg - Harrison Public Library is an ideal destination for the book lovers. The Barbour County Historical Society Museum, Prickett's Fort State Park, Valley Worlds of Fun, and Audra State Park are in the neighborhood. Local festivals include West Virginia Black Heritage Festival, West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, and West Virginia Blackberry Festival.

Clarksburg Transportation

Harrison/ Marion Regional Airport is a short distance away.

Clarksburg Higher Education

Fairmont State College, California University of Pennsylvania, and West Virginia University provide programs for higher studies.

High Points

Clarksburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Clarksburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Clarksburg Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Clarksburg Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Clarksburg Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Clarksburg, WV

Comparing Clarksburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population95
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men38
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime31

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