What are the schools like in Enterprise, WV?

Enterprise is served primarily by Harrison County Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Enterprise?

The median household income in Enterprise, WV is $77,788 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.7%.

What is the weather like in Enterprise, WV?

Enterprise has an average high temperature of 39.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.8 inches.

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

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

Enterprise has a violent crime rate of 104.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 709.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Enterprise, WV a Good Place to Live?

Enterprise is a small town of 1,185 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $77,788 and a 10.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Enterprise stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Enterprise is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Enterprise metro area.

Metric	Enterprise, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,788	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Enterprise's violent crime rate is 104.1 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

104.1 /100k

Property Crime

709.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Enterprise is served primarily by Harrison County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Enterprise, WV	National Avg
School District	Harrison County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Enterprise sees average highs of 39.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation and 23.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Enterprise, WV
Average High — January	39.6°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.8"
Annual Snowfall	23.8"

Demographics

Metric	Enterprise, WV	National Avg
Population	1,185	—
Median Age	53.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	27.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shinnston, WV 2 mi Worthington, WV 3 mi Gypsy, WV 4 mi Carolina, WV 4 mi Monongah, WV 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Enterprise

Enterprise, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

26431 26568

Enterprise vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enterprise, WV affordable or expensive?

Enterprise has a median home value of $137,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $77,788.

What is the crime rate in Enterprise, WV?

Enterprise's violent crime rate is 104.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 709.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Enterprise?

Public schools in Enterprise are operated by Harrison County Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 6.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Enterprise, WV a good place to live?

Enterprise, WV has a population of 1,185, a median household income of $77,788, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%. 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 Enterprise?

Enterprise averages 39.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches with about 23.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Enterprise?

Enterprise, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 26431, 26568.

What is the population of Enterprise?

The population of Enterprise, West Virginia is 1,185 with a median age of 53.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Enterprise?

Key numbers for living in Enterprise: median home $137,300, median household income $77,788, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Enterprise side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.