Berkeley
6.9
High score (8-10)
Berkeley is the fastest-growing county in West Virginia because it's effectively a DC exurb — Martinsburg draws people who want DC accessibility at affordable prices, and the population is more mobile and less rooted than classic WV towns. That transience opens social doors that are firmly shut in interior counties — when people haven't lived somewhere their whole lives, they're actually available to meet strangers. The county is younger, has real commercial infrastructure, and the social circles are less calcified than anywhere else in the state outside Morgantown. The area near the Martinsburg MARC commuter rail station concentrates the DC-connected crowd.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Berkeley is growing fast as a DC exurb, which gives it a more mobile and younger demographic than interior WV counties. Martinsburg has real commercial infrastructure and some social scene that reflects the commuter-belt population. An outsider with profile plays reasonably well here — the comparison set includes DC transplants, not just rural WV. The county still has significant working-class population alongside the commuter demographic, so results vary by which crowd you're in.
Lower score (below 6)
Berkeley has grown as a DC exurb, but the growth has been uneven — Martinsburg's social scene is still thin relative to actual DC suburbs. The influx has also brought demographic pressure that strains local infrastructure without fully replacing the old WV social fabric. You'd do better in Jefferson County to the south, which has more Shepherdstown arts energy, or just staying in the DC orbit directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Berkeley, WestVirginia?
$51k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Berkeley, WestVirginia?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Berkeley, WestVirginia?
25% men have degree
What's the average male height in Berkeley, WestVirginia?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Berkeley, WestVirginia?
Local women avg 29.5