What are the schools like in Clearview, WV?

School district data for Clearview is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Clearview?

The median household income in Clearview, WV is $79,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Clearview, WV?

Clearview has an average high temperature of 37.2°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.2 inches.

Clearview, WV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clearview, WV affordable or expensive?

Clearview's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clearview is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clearview, WV?

Clearview has a violent crime rate of 615.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1248.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clearview, WV a Good Place to Live?

Clearview is a small town of 592 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $79,688 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Clearview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clearview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clearview city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.0

Clearview's overall cost of living index is 89.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clearview costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clearview, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Clearview's violent crime rate is 615.8 per 100,000 residents — 62% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

615.8 /100k

Property Crime

1248.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Clearview, WV	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clearview sees average highs of 37.2°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 15.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clearview, WV
Average High — January	37.2°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	15.2"

Demographics

Metric	Clearview, WV	National Avg
Population	592	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yorkville, OH 1 mi Tiltonsville, OH 2 mi Rayland, OH 3 mi Martins Ferry, OH 3 mi Windsor Heights, WV 4 mi

Clearview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearview, WV affordable or expensive?

Clearview's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clearview roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Clearview, WV?

Clearview's violent crime rate is 615.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1248.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clearview?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Clearview, WV a good place to live?

Clearview, WV has a population of 592, a median household income of $79,688, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clearview?

Clearview averages 37.2°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 15.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Clearview?

The population of Clearview, West Virginia is 592 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clearview?

Key numbers for living in Clearview: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $207,700, median household income $79,688, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clearview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.