Morgantown, WV, United States

Capital City

With a population of just 30,347, Morgantown is a small, sprawling city dominated by West Virginia University. The local economy revolves around the university and its 30,000 students, making it an academic enclave rather than a thriving community. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the city and university jointly overseeing the redevelopment of the Sunnyside neighborhood. While the varied terrain offers scenic beauty, the climate is a mixed bag - hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Morgantown may appeal to those seeking a quintessential college town experience, but for most, it offers little beyond the university's walls.