Best Job Markets in West Virginia
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in West Virginia based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. New Haven leads the ranking with a value of 0.3% and a population of 1,735.
The top three cities are New Haven (0.3%), Clearview (0.4%), and Capon Bridge (0.5%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in West Virginia.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Haven | 0.3% | 1,735 |
| #2 | Clearview | 0.4% | 505 |
| #3 | Capon Bridge | 0.5% | 405 |
| #4 | Tornado | 0.5% | 1,101 |
| #5 | Lewisburg | 0.6% | 3,871 |
| #6 | Mabscott | 0.7% | 1,488 |
| #7 | Sutton | 0.7% | 764 |
| #8 | Bancroft | 0.8% | 472 |
| #9 | Eleanor | 0.8% | 1,655 |
| #10 | Hedgesville | 0.9% | 349 |
| #11 | Poca | 1.1% | 1,056 |
| #12 | Westover | 1.1% | 4,007 |
| #13 | Elk Garden | 1.2% | 195 |
| #14 | Kenova | 1.2% | 2,977 |
| #15 | Bayard | 1.4% | 311 |
| #16 | Boaz | 1.5% | 1,374 |
| #17 | West Union | 1.5% | 940 |
| #18 | Elizabeth | 1.7% | 610 |
| #19 | Harrisville | 1.7% | 1,408 |
| #20 | Bridgeport | 1.8% | 9,292 |
| #21 | Mineralwells | 1.8% | 2,489 |
| #22 | Pea Ridge | 1.8% | 7,188 |
| #23 | Star City | 1.8% | 1,894 |
| #24 | Cheat Lake | 2.0% | 10,485 |
| #25 | East Bank | 2.0% | 776 |
| #26 | Fayetteville | 2.0% | 2,864 |
| #27 | Pinch | 2.0% | 3,893 |
| #28 | Pleasant Valley | 2.0% | 3,494 |
| #29 | Teays Valley | 2.0% | 13,961 |
| #30 | West Milford | 2.1% | 529 |
| #31 | Dunbar | 2.2% | 7,340 |
| #32 | Barboursville | 2.3% | 4,394 |
| #33 | Bath (Berkeley Springs) | 2.3% | 899 |
| #34 | Davis | 2.3% | 796 |
| #35 | Mannington | 2.4% | 1,679 |
| #36 | Shinnston | 2.4% | 2,198 |
| #37 | Williamstown | 2.4% | 2,977 |
| #38 | St. Marys | 2.5% | 2,178 |
| #39 | Hurricane | 2.6% | 6,891 |
| #40 | Milton | 2.6% | 2,773 |
| #41 | Arthurdale | 2.7% | 755 |
| #42 | Beckley | 2.7% | 16,977 |
| #43 | Gilbert Creek | 2.7% | 1,119 |
| #44 | Hartford City | 2.7% | 529 |
| #45 | Rupert | 2.7% | 977 |
| #46 | Mount Gay-Shamrock | 2.9% | 1,440 |
| #47 | Culloden | 3.0% | 3,158 |
| #48 | Iaeger | 3.1% | 260 |
| #49 | Newburg | 3.1% | 225 |
| #50 | Rivesville | 3.2% | 701 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in West Virginia?
New Haven ranks #1 for best job markets in West Virginia with a value of 0.3% and a population of 1,735.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in West Virginia?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in West Virginia. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does West Virginia compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare West Virginia's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.