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Working class roots 2 miles from downtown Morgantown
Jerome Park maintains its working-class roots just 2 miles from downtown Morgantown. Homes here are generally below the city median price, and major employers like West Virginia University, both major hospitals and manufacturing companies in the southern part of town are a quick drive away. Neighbors here advocate for improved livability, recently securing upgrades to their pocket park. The city’s sprawling Marilla Park is just beyond the neighborhood, another family-friendly amenity residents enjoy.
Jerome Park residents can head to downtown Morgantown for shopping, shows, and more.
A Jerome Park man and his dog are in step as they cross a neighborhood street.
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Home prices below the Morgantown median
Homes here typically sell between $125,000 and $275,000, below the Morgantown median price. “The houses are on the modest side in general,” Andis says, contrasting the Jerome Park market to newer and pricier areas like Suncrest. Buyers here will find homes from 1900 through 1970, with the occasional mid 2000s build sprinkled in. The neighborhood has standard and raised ranch-style homes, American Foursquares and minimal traditionals closely arranged on grid-like, but hilly streets. Some parts of the neighborhood have a history of flooding, including around Hartman Run and the Subterranean Bridge by Marilla Park.
Nice family homes line the streets of the Jerome Park neighborhood.
Ranch style homes are popular in Jerome Park.
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Upgrades to Paul Preserve Park
The neighborhood has a 3-acre recreational space on the corner of Darst Street and Mineral Avenue named Paul Preserve Park. “The neighborhood association has been focused on getting certain improvements made to our pocket park, and we're pleased with the result,” Andis says. “We have a new walking trail and a renovated basketball court.”
Residents can also head to Marilla Park, which has hiking trails, tennis and basketball courts, a playground and a skate park. The city plans to unveil a new public pool in 2025, which will feature a water slide and a lazy river. The existing pool is still open during summer 2024. Deckers Creek Trail runs along the park, a 19-mile cycling and hiking trail spanning urban, suburban and forested landscapes and eventually leading downtown.
A new sign for Paul Preserve Park.
A playground in Jerome Park is a great place for people to go after school and work.
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West Virginia University a quick drive
Kids here attend Eastwood Elementary just north of the neighborhood, which has an A-minus from Niche. Mountaineer Middle has an A, and Univesity High gets an A-minus. Niche ranks the high school the No. 1 STEM school in the state. Students can participate in Project Lead the Way, a hands-on engineering curriculum, or sign up for the environmental sustainability club. The downtown campus of West Virginia University is less than 2 miles away.
West Virginia University is about a fifteen minute drive from Jerome Park.
A woman goes for a walk along a trail in Jerome Park.
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Balloons Over Morgantown brightens the sky
Jerome Park’s proximity to the airport grants close-up views of Balloons Over Morgantown, an annual event marking the start of fall. Over the course of several days, more than a dozen hot air balloons take off from the airport, each with a unique design and charismatic name: highlights include Mountain Momma, SnapDazzle and Pig Headed, an aptly named balloon complete with ears and a snout.
Jerome Park is a neighborhood situated a few miles outside of Morgantown.
Jerome Park is a peaceful neighborhood where families can enjoy time with their children.
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Route 119 connects to downtown
Residents can choose between Willey Street, also known as Route 119, and Richwood Avenue to reach the city center. Bus stops are generally limited within the neighborhood, though the RT 12 line runs downtown, picking up at Richwood and Putnam Streets. Morgantown Municipal Airport is less than 2 miles away, though locals say the small airport doesn’t generate enough noise to be a nuisance.
Jerome Park homes with views of the mountains in the background.
Homes sit comfortably together on the streets of Jerome Park.
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Meeting for drinks at Mario's Fishbowl
Neighbors often meet up at Mario’s Fishbowl a mile west of the neighborhood. Opened in 1950, the bar and restaurant has long been known for its large, fishbowl-shaped beer glasses and down-to-earth, nostalgic atmosphere. Sabraton’s strip of restaurants and small businesses are within a half mile of Jerome Park. Locals can sit down for Mexican food at Rio Verde or pick up the dinner plate from Sweet Southern Smoke BBQ, which comes with brisket, macaroni and cheese, baked beans and cornbread. Sabraton Station is another hotspot along Earl Core Road, a bar and grill hosting live music each Saturday. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2015, reviving the former site of Archie’s, a longtime local favorite. The new establishment incorporates beloved Archie’s menu items, including the Corona Chicken Wings smothered in garlic sauce.
For dinners at home, residents can stock up at Aldi, conveniently located across the street from Jerome Park homes. More retailers and chain restaurants like Pies & Pints are 2.5 miles north at the Suncrest Towne Centre.
Mario's Fishbowl has been around since 1950 in Jerome Park.
A gentleman in Jerome Park takes a few moments to give directions to someone from out of town.
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Jerome Park's layered history
Jerome Park has a layered history that continues to shape the neighborhood. “There used to be a real Jerome Park, with a small Ferris wheel and picnic tables,” says Monica Andis, president of the Jerome Park Neighborhood Association. The theme park was established along Morgantown’s historic trolley line to encourage weekend ridership. “All that came down a long time ago, but the name stuck.” Jerome Park evolved as coal miners and Sabraton factory workers moved their families into the area, often out of necessity. “Historically, Jerome Park was a segregated, Black neighborhood on the outskirts of Morgantown,” Andis says. Generations later, she says Jerome Park is still a “quiet, working-class neighborhood,” though it is well-connected to Morgantown’s urban core.
Jerome Park sits just a few short miles outside of downtown Morgantown.
A home in Jerome Park with the garage renovated into living space.
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Parks in this Area
Marilla Park
Paul Preserve Park
Whitemoore Park
Transit
Airport
North Central West Virginia
41 min drive
Bus
Richwood & Putnam
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jerome Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jerome Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jerome Park, Morgantown sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Jerome Park, Morgantown over the last 12 months is $196,375, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,036
Median Age
35
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,416
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,184
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.6%
Advanced Degrees
15.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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