Morgantown, WV
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Morgantown's Demographic Profile

Morgantown has 12,242 households and a median income of $33,538, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 31,733
# Households 12,242
Median age 27
Median household income $33,538
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,320
5-year population change +3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Morgantown $184 42,687 SF 8.09%
Cheat Lake $182 64,460 SF 8.09%
Fairmont $113 6,391 SF 8.35%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Morgantown $133 20,196 SF 7.75%
Westover $105 14,940 SF 7.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Morgantown $109 20,047 SF
Westover $175 24,500 SF
Fairmont $86 12,691 SF
Pleasant Valley $120 6,767 SF
Mount Morris $398 1,383 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Morgantown

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Highly-visible 0.815 AC Site in Morgantown WV

Morgantown, WV 26505

  • 0.82 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $990,000
For Sale

1644 Mileground Rd

Morgantown, WV 26505

  • 2.96 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,400,000
For Sale

Blackburn Building

Morgantown, WV 26505

  • 5,120 SF Multifamily
  • $700,000
For Sale

828 Fairmont Rd

Morgantown, WV 26501

  • 1.32 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

Turnkey Optional Industrial Auto Shop

Morgantown, WV 26501

  • 7,936 SF Retail Building
  • $539,000
For Sale

Burger King in Morgantown WV

Morgantown, WV 26501

  • 3,569 SF Retail Building
  • 7.75% Cap Rate
  • $1,996,129

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Morgantown pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Morgantown $152 28,459 SF
Westover $209 12,254 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Morgantown

For Sale

Mixed-Use Investment | Downtown Location

Morgantown, WV 26505

  • 15,456 SF Multifamily
  • $1,700,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Morgantown alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Morgantown or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Morgantown 31,733 12,242 27 $33,538 2 8,320 3%
Westover 4,459 2,051 41 $56,381 2 815 3%
Granville 1,278 553 29 $31,290 2 388 -3%
Star City 1,846 931 39 $66,756 2 483 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Morgantown, WV and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Morgantown

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Is Morgantown a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Morgantown offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Morgantown?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Morgantown. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Morgantown?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Morgantown. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Morgantown compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Morgantown. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Morgantown acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Morgantown, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.