West Virginia is located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States, and is also considered to be a part of the Mid-Atlantic region of the Southeast. West Virginia is the 41st largest state, the 38th-most populous, and the 29th-most densely populated. The capital of West Virginia is Charleston, and that is also the largest city in the state. The largest metropolitan area is Huntington-Ashland Tri-State area.
Quick Stats
Population: 1.8 million people
Median Household Income: $43,500
Population Density: 77 people/square mile
Median Home Sales Price: $107,100
Median Price to Rent: $950/month
On average, home values have gone up about 2.5% over the past year.