Worth its weight in gold (or jewels!): Clarksburg may have gotten the nickname "the Jewel of the Hills" because of its cozy spot nestled in the Appalachian Hills of West Virginia.
Named "National Small City of the Year" in 2011, Clarksburg is a proud community committed to civic duty and support for its citizens
Worth its weight in gold (or jewels!): Clarksburg may have gotten the nickname "the Jewel of the Hills" because of its cozy spot nestled in the Appalachian Hills of West Virginia.
Named "National Small City of the Year" in 2011, Clarksburg is a proud community committed to civic duty and support for its citizens. The economic atmosphere caters to innovative ideas and wooing new business enterprises through investment solutions and cost savings programs. The city has a little over 16,000 residents who benefit from living in a region that has star billing as a global chemical hub, a national hub for biotechnology and a leader in energy. Closer to home, Clarksburg's diverse economy provides employment opportunities in healthcare, aerospace engineering, education, automotive work, security, and tourism. It's a good place to set up shop!
Relocating to Clarksburg
If you're looking to find an apartment in Clarksburg, allow at least a month and a half to sort out housing. It helps to physically be there for the search. Don't rely heavily on the internet for critical information such as type of neighborhood, size of floor plans, and conditions of the home. While on a search, have all required documents needed for leasing - should your search prove fruitful, you'll need them! And be sure to gather all documents needed for your relocation, and plan for changing your driver's license, car tag and insurance. Out-of-state moves also require you to get credit card reports and pet shots up to date.
Naturally, having realistic expectations of the cost of living in your new state will minimize the chance of going into early debt. Clarksburg residents enjoy a low cost of living compared to the rest of the state; however, it's always best to compare the cost of your community to your new location before diving in.
Clarksburg's Neighborhoods
The neighborhoods of Clarksburg are comprised of multiple residential communities bound by the Clarksburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. Each community varies in the type of housing offered, community support and municipal services provided. These are five neighboring communities of Clarksburg: Bridgeport, Despard, Nutter Fort, Stonewood, and Anmoore.
Bridgeport: Bridgeport is a mid-sized city lying east of Clarksburg. It boasts a 100-store regional shopping mall that serves all of North-Central West Virginia. Residential homes in the community run the gamut of styles and floor plans from studio apartments for rent to grand multilevel homes for sale.
Despard: Despard is a small town east of Bridgeport, eight minutes away from Clarksburg on State Road US-50. Homes in the area range from modest traditional styles to two-story ranch designs with sizable acreage. There are also some recently constructed apartment complexes in the area.
Nutter Fort: Nutter Fort is a southeastern suburb of Clarksburg, located along Elk Creek. A community once built on farming, every year the residents celebrate the West Virginia Blackberry Festival. Homes in this community are lovely, immaculate dwellings outfitted with inviting front porches. The area's designs are comprised of brick ranches and bungalows with a good mix of rentals homes.
Stonewood: Stonewood is just south of Nutter Fort. This small city is in a central location, with the National State road running through the heart of it. This neighborhood features many traditional style homes and a variety of serviced apartments.
Anmoore: Anmoore is a small town located south of the city of Bridgeport. Accessed on major and minor routes, it is 9 minutes from Clarksburg. The town has a nice range of homes and apartment rentals to accommodate different lifestyle needs.
Life in Clarksburg
Residents enjoy celebrating their heritage and preserving their historic past, often by recognizing landmarks and dedicating districts to their pioneers. Clarksburg often has public events such as festivals and live music on offer. A number of park host bands on summer nights, and the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra's performance at the National Park is an expected and anticipated fixture in the city's 4th of July celebrations. Given all the community's features and attributes, Clarksburg residents may well claim that it's the quality of life that matters, and in Clarksburg, that quality is high.
