Berkeley County

WV · Pop. 48,500 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Berkeley County is a suburban county in WV with a population of approximately 48,500.

$/Acre: $755

Property Tax: 0.58%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 39/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.58%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax7.3%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$76,738

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$755

Median Home Price$308K

Acres for Sale1157

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,684 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)114 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K528

Property Crime /100K584

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate