Morgantown is the third 'best small town in America' according to Men's Journal along with the distinction of being the #1 dreamtown in America according to Bizjournals.com. If that hasn't convinced you of anything yet, it's also the "Best Small CIty in the East" and "3rd Best in America" according to the Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. With such a reputation preceeding it, you're probably curious as to what Morgantown has to offer!

SO What's all this hubbub, hoopla, and hullabaloo about? Before you lather yourself into a foam, consider that this West Virginia crossroads town is home to the West Virginia University, which is the BIGGEST insitution of higher education in the State with 22,000 full time students. These crazy students make the town come alive at night and during annual street festivals and parties.

Employment is steady in this city too. Business development and expansion is a top priority for the government. In fact, Morgantown is the only city in the area to achieve growth over the last two decades!With major employers like NIOSH and Mylan Phramaceutical, there's no shortage of employment as Morgantown has the lowest unemployment rate in the State.

From a population of 26,809 in the year 2000, a new urban are designated in 2002 expanded the urban limits to a whopping 56,000 people.