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Hedgesville, West Virginia

town · Berkeley County

At a glance

379
Population
$207,800
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$339,690
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,357/mo
Median rent
1% above U.S. median
$89,141
Median household income
14% above U.S. median
29.4 min
Average commute
92.8%
Homes with broadband
81.37%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes18% below
Insurance29% below
Commute cost8% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: West Virginia is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates93.6%
College graduates21.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Berkeley County Development Authority
The Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA) facilitates business growth in Berkeley County, helping companies identify properties, select sites, obtain permits, access workforce training, and find financing and incentives, serving entrepreneurs and established businesses expanding or relocating in West Virginia.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP's Economic Development page presents site selection services and energy solutions to help businesses locate facilities within its 11-state service area, with a focus on supporting growth.
state Little Kanawha Area Development Corp
The LKADC is a lead economic and community development non-profit serving Calhoun and Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
state New River Gorge Regional Eco Dev Auth
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority initiates, facilitates, and support the community and economic development efforts in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, serving Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
state West Virginia Development Office
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
state West Virginia Economic Development Council
The West Virginia Economic Development Council brings economic development professionals and organizations from around the state to share and collaborate on programs and issues, and promotes activities to retain, expand, and attract business in West Virginia. It states that it is the only professional organization in the state with the sole function of promoting economic development and serving economic development professionals across West Virginia.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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