Life in Beckley

Housing

Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census.

$110,000

Median Home Value

$685

Median Rent

$39,455

Median Income

Education
Our workforce and residents have access to top-ranked universities, training programs and more to fully develop their knowledge and career paths. West Virginia offers its residents a merit-based financial aid program called the Promise Scholarship, where students can receive annual awards up to $4,750 to cover in-state tuition costs. Additionally, the West Virginia Legislature just passed free community and technical college for all residents. With WVU Institute of Technology located in the city center, Beckley is a college town on the rise.
  • WVU Institute of Technology
  • Concord University – Beckley
  • Bluefield State College – Beckley
  • New River Community and Technical College
  • University of Charleston — Beckley
  • Appalachian Bible College
  • Southern WV Community & Technical College

Healthcare

Beckley, WV is a hub for healthcare with two major hospitals and a regional Veterans Medical Center.

  • Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
  • Raleigh General Hospital
  • Beckley VA Medical Center
Education
Our workforce and residents have access to top-ranked universities, training programs and more to fully develop their knowledge and career paths. West Virginia offers its residents a merit-based financial aid program called the Promise Scholarship, where students can receive annual awards up to $4,750 to cover in-state tuition costs. Additionally, the West Virginia Legislature just passed free community and technical college for all residents. With WVU Institute of Technology located in the city center, Beckley is a college town on the rise.
  • WVU Institute of Technology
  • Concord University – Beckley
  • Bluefield State College – Beckley
  • New River Community and Technical College
  • University of Charleston — Beckley
  • Appalachian Bible College
  • Southern WV Community & Technical College

Healthcare

Beckley, WV is a hub for healthcare with two major hospitals and a regional Veterans Medical Center.

  • Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
  • Raleigh General Hospital
  • Beckley VA Medical Center

The first step to accepting the $5,000 and all of the outdoor wonders of the New River Gorge National Park is by submitting an application. We can’t WAIT to meet you!

The first step to accepting the $5,000 and all of the outdoor wonders of the New River Gorge National Park is by submitting an application. We can’t WAIT to meet you!

Community

When you come to Beckley you will find a community of people who believe in service over self.  With over 50 non-profit organizations, there are many opportunities to volunteer to get involved.

Community

When you come to Beckley you will find a community of people who believe in service over self.  With over 50 non-profit organizations, there are many opportunities to volunteer to get involved.

Life in Beckley

If you’re looking for a small town overflowing with nice folks, colorful culture and plenty of outdoor adventure, then Beckley is the place for you. It won’t take long for you to feel welcomed by our authentic hospitality where people still make eye contact and smile while going about their day-to-day business.

Life in Beckley

If you’re looking for a small town overflowing with nice folks, colorful culture and plenty of outdoor adventure, then Beckley is the place for you. It won’t take long for you to feel welcomed by our authentic hospitality where people still make eye contact and smile while going about their day-to-day business.

Access & Transportation

Interstate 77 North/South and Interstate 64 East/West intersect through Beckley making it a crossroads to everywhere and only a day’s drive to 50% of the US population. Beckley also boasts the Raleigh County Memorial Airport and a nearby Amtrak Train Station in Prince, WV.

Access & Transportation

Interstate 77 North/South and Interstate 64 East/West intersect through Beckley making it a crossroads to everywhere and only a day’s drive to 50% of the US population. Beckley also boasts the Raleigh County Memorial Airport and a nearby Amtrak Train Station in Prince, WV.