CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for nonresidential property managers in West Virginia
47 nonresidential property managers operated in West Virginia in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 47CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.7U.S. 5.3
- State rank
- 46th of 51by count
Nonresidential property managers in West Virginia by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 47 nonresidential property managers in West Virginia in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 531312). That is the 46th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Nonresidential property managers make up 0.13% of the 35,839 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) West Virginia has 2.7 nonresidential property managers, 50.0% below the national rate of 5.3.
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 47 | 18,068 |
| Mid-March employees | 239 (high noise) | 170,788 |
| Annual payroll | $20,760,000 (moderate noise) | $15,322,741,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 9.5 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $89,718 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.7 | 5.3 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
West Virginia's largest markets for nonresidential property managers
Census published commercial property management company counts for 8 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of West Virginia. The largest is Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV, with 510 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 60% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | 510 | 6,259 | 7.9 |
| Charleston, WV | 14 | 61 | 6.9 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | 8 | — | 2.2 |
| Hagerstown, MD-WV | 7 | 26 | 2.2 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | 7 | 28 | 4.7 |
| Morgantown, WV | 7 | — | 4.9 |
| Beckley, WV | 7 | — | 6.3 |
| Bluefield, WV-VA | 3 | 20 | 3.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at nonresidential property managers in West Virginia
80.0% of West Virginia's nonresidential property managers with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 65.8% nationally. 91.1% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 36 | 80.0% | 65.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 5 | 11.1% | 16.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 5.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 3.0% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a commercial property management company in West Virginia has to catch
Commercial property managers coordinate tenants, building engineers and vendors across one or several buildings. Tenants expect quick answers about access, HVAC and maintenance during business hours.
A few of the calls that come in to nonresidential property managers in West Virginia:
- The manager calls tenants about planned maintenance.
- A tenant calls about HVAC in a suite.
- A vendor calls to schedule work in a common area.
Business texting for nonresidential property managers
Managers text tenants about planned shutdowns and access changes.
Texting from a local number in West Virginia requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a commercial property management company in West Virginia
The comparison uses a 9-person team, the rounded U.S. average for nonresidential property managers. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $224.55 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $270.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,092 less than RingCentral for a commercial property management company in West Virginia of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in West Virginia
West Virginia has 2 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a commercial property management company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 785 | Eastern | 1947 | 681 |
| 681 | 499 | Eastern | 2009 | 304 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for nonresidential property managers in West Virginia
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in West Virginia is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many nonresidential property managers are in West Virginia?
47 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
Which West Virginia metro area has the most nonresidential property managers?
Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV, with 510 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 9-person commercial property management company?
$270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $179.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a West Virginia number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.