Clifton, West Virginia

About Clifton

Set in the western part of West Virginia, Clifton is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Clifton is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.26 square miles.

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What Makes Clifton Unique

• One of 12 places in the US named Clifton — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clifton

• TNT Coffeshop — coffee shop (café)

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clifton

• Dave Diles Park reviews ★

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