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An established Morgantown neighborhood with changes on the horizon
In many ways, Morgantown’s Woodburn neighborhood has retained its working-class roots and quiet, residential atmosphere. A diverse community of artists, graduate students, families and longtime residents spend evenings at Mario’s Fishbowl, a historic Morgantown pub, or watching neighborhood musicians at Whitemore Park. But change is underway in Woodburn. New resources and commercial developments are coming in, transforming neglected pockets of the neighborhood. Expansions such as a new playground and a proposed grocery store bring fresh opportunities, though residents are committed to preserving the laid-back, neighborly feel that has long defined Woodburn.
A row of older homes sit close to the street in the Woodburn neighborhood.
Many homes in Woodburn lack off street parking with the homes sitting close to the street.
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New commercial and community opportunities in Woodburn
In the past 10 years, the shuttered Woodburn Elementary School has been repurposed as a home for local nonprofits. The Woodburn Community Complex features organizations such as We Bike WV, which refurbishes and distributes bikes to children, and Friends of Deckers Creek, which advocates for Morgantown’s watershed. Kids can join a band at Popshop, a nonprofit music academy, or take the stairs down the hill to play at the newly renovated playground.
More transformations are coming. In August 2024, demolition began on Richwood Avenue to make way for a mixed-use commercial and residential development. Currently, Woodburn residents commute outside the neighborhood for groceries and other necessities. “We’re a quiet, safe, uncongested neighborhood. And I think that if, say, a Chick-fil-A were put down there, we’d see a real shift in the dynamic here — there would be more traffic, more noise,” says John Trumble, president of the Woodburn Neighborhood Association. “But by the same token, I certainly think that we can benefit from services being available within our own neighborhood.” Trumble is highly involved in the project, which he hopes will welcome local businesses without turning Woodburn into a commercial district. “We've put constant pressure on them to do it in a way that doesn't erode our neighborhood character.” City contractors will begin construction in 2025.
An old school has been repurposed into the Woodburn Community Complex housing some non-profits.
The new playground at the Woodburn Community Complex is a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
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Celebrating life's milestones at Mario's Fishbowl
Woodburn’s defining establishment is Mario’s Fishbowl, founded in 1950. The restaurant and bar welcomes all ages, serving an eclectic menu of sandwiches, burgers and kids’ options. Beers arrive in the titular fishbowl, a large, rounded glass most people hold goblet-style, though some resort to using two hands. It’s impossible to escape the history of the place — handwritten notes adorn nearly every square inch of the establishment’s walls: “Sharing our first — and my last — fishbowl together before I graduate;” “It’s my birthday and I’m five years cancer free. Celebrating with my husband at Mario’s.”
Residents head outside of the neighborhood to shop for necessities. Sabraton’s Aldi and Kroger are within a mile-and-a-half, and retailers at the Suncrest Towne Centre are 2.5 miles away.
A very short drive brings Woodburn residents to the local favorite Sabraton Station.
Woodburn residents can walk to nearby Rio Verde restaurant for Mexican food.
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Whitemore Park is the oldest in Morgantown
Residents can walk past Mario’s Fishbowl and head down the stairs to Whitemore Park, which has a swing set, a basketball court and a trail system leading downtown. The park is the oldest in Morgantown, and locals strive to keep it up through bi-monthly trash pickups. “We did one just last month, and we only got a few bags,” Trumble says. “A couple of years ago we were pulling a lot of stuff out of there. You can walk through the park and it’s clean and safe.”
Marilla Park sits on the eastside of Powell Boulevard and is growing alongside the surrounding neighborhood. In 2025, the city will unveil a replacement public swimming complex with a lazy river and two slides. Locals hope the new pool will continue to host Dog Day, when pets have the chance to swim before the pool is drained for the season. The park also hosts forested walking trails, a skate park and tennis courts.
Whitemoore Park is Morgantown's oldest park.
Marilla Park has many amenities including tennis courts and a skate board park.
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Caring for Woodburn's historic homes
Like all of Morgantown’s urban core, Woodburn has dramatic hills populated with single-family homes, many from the 1910s and 20s. “You walk into a lot of these homes and you're looking at woodwork that's been there for who knows how long,” Trumble says. “People remodel their homes, but there’s still a lot of preservation that happens, where that character kind of remains.” Foursquares, Queen Anne-inspired National homes, Cape Cods and 1950s ranch-style homes sit on sloping lots, often with stairs leading to the front door and views out to Westover. Despite the topography, there are more sidewalks in Woodburn than in nearby communities. Off-street parking is more widely available, too.
Prices are generally lower than in South Park or First Ward, attracting first-time buyers and investors who operate rentals. With students and medical residents moving in and out of Morgantown, “we’re a very transient area,” says Samantha Knight Hansen, a lifelong local and Realtor with J.S. Walker Associates. “Buying and selling every couple of years is pretty normal, which is good for investment purposes. As long as you take care of your house, your investment is going to keep growing and you’re going to be able to sell it.” Homes here start at $125,000, though prices can jump up to $300,000 depending on size and upkeep.
Lovely Foursquare homes are popular in the Woodburn neighborhood.
A beautiful home on a corner lot with stone walls stands out in the Woodburn neighborhood.
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A convenient commute to West Virginia University
Woodburn residents are only a half-mile from the downtown campus of West Virginia University, which enrolls more than 25,000 students. “WVU brings a ton of creativity and people from all walks of life,” Trumble says. “Morgantown enjoys a lot of diversity that contributes, to me, very positively to our culture.” Woodburn residents can expect student activity in their neighborhood, though there aren’t as many undergraduates here as in Sunnyside or downtown. Summers in Morgantown tend to be quiet, when year-round residents enjoy a lack of traffic and wait times at restaurants.
Younger students start at Eastwood Elementary, which has an A-minus from Niche, then continue to Mountaineer Middle, rated an A. Woodburn is a quick commute to the A-rated Morgantown High, which Niche ranks the No. 1 public high school in West Virginia. Students from Morgantown High won the 2024 Academic Showdown, a statewide scholastic competition.
West Virginia University is a short walk for students living in Woodburn.
Morgantown High School has 1859 students in grades 9-12.
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Residents can avoid traffic during WVU football season
Many of Woodburn’s winding streets lack sidewalks, though people here still walk to the park or downtown a mile away. Drivers can quickly hop on Mileground Road or head east on Earl Core Road. “The size of Morgantown doubles on game days,” Trumble says. “There’s a lot of traffic that comes very close to Woodburn, but if I need to get to Walmart or something, we drive right over the hill to Sabraton and we can get in and out.”
Public transit is limited here, though there is a Mountain Line Transit Authority, which has one bus stop at Richwood and Charles Avenue. The service connects to downtown and the Morgantown Municipal Airport.
The aerial view of Downtown Morgantown from the Woodburn neighborhood is spectacular.
The Woodburn streets are made narrow for travelers with all the cars parked on the street.
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Showcasing local musicians at Celebrate Woodburn
Celebrate Woodburn is an annual showcase of the neighborhood’s arts community. Each summer, local musicians play at the old Woodburn School for an installment of the city’s Sounds of Summer concert series.
Throughout the summer, downtown’s Hazel Ruby McQuain Park also hosts free concerts at its riverfront amphitheater. The 2024 lineup included an ABBA tribute act, the Steep Canyon Rangers and the Plain White T’s. “If you like live music, Morgantown is a great place to be,” Trumble says.
The close proximity of Woodburn to the downtown area of Morgantown makes for a short drive.
Families living in Woodburn are fortunate to have the city ammenities to enjoy.
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Parks in this Area
Marilla Park
Whitemoore Park
Transit
Airport
North Central West Virginia
43 min drive
Bus
Richwood & Charles
Woodburn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodburn, Morgantown sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodburn, Morgantown over the last 12 months is $544,990.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,919
Median Age
28
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,118
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,020
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.3%
Advanced Degrees
21.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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