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Moundsville, West Virginia, in Marshall county, is 53 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Wheeling metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Moundsville is home to some 9,998 residents.
In Moundsville, about 49% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in Moundsville.
In 2000, Moundsville had a median family income of $30,534.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,325) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Moundsville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Moundsville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.
In Moundsville, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Moundsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Moundsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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