Elkview, WV

Named for the winding river that cuts through the valley, Elkview offers a relaxed lifestyle in the hills just northeast of Charleston. With Interstate 79 and Route 119 running straight through town, residents get a quick 15-minute commute into the capital city alongside the peace and quiet of a smaller mountain community. The Elk River flows right past local neighborhoods, making fishing, kayaking, and scenic riverfront walks an easy part of everyday life.

Local pride runs deep here, anchored in large part by the new Herbert Hoover High School. After major floods destroyed the original building in nearby Clendenin, a state-of-the-art campus opened in Elkview in 2023 and quickly became a central gathering spot for sports and town events. For anyone looking to settle near Charleston, Elkview combines modern school facilities and scenic outdoor spaces with convenient highway access.