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Clarksburg, West Virginia · ZIP 26301

Clarksburg — ZIP 26301

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Clarksburg (26301) scores 49/100 — Below Average for West Virginia. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $126K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency20%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$126K
Median rent$1,024/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$126K

Median Rent

$1,024/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

957

Violent Crime

137

Property Crime

820

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Harrison County, West Virginia (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Nutter Fort Intermediate School03–05445
28%
38%
Robert C Byrd High School09–12689
22%
57%
Mountaineer Middle School06–08351
22%
36%
Washington Irving Middle School06–08533
20%
34%
North View Elementary SchoolPK–05242
17%
22%
Liberty High School09–12346
12%
42%
Nutter Fort Primary SchoolPK–02593Not reportedNot reported
Victory Elementary SchoolPK–05320Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,025

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 26301 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 26301 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 26301 is approximately $126K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 26301 in Clarksburg has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.