Living in Weirton, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weirton · Census data 2020–2024
Weirton has 18,647 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $59,575 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $133,500, the median rent is $746/month.
Weirton at a glance
- Population
- 18,647
- Median age
- 47.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $59,575State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $133,500State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $746/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Weirton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Weirton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weirton the median home value is $133,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,002 a month in housing costs.
Weirton median household income
The median household income in Weirton is $59,575 and the income per person is $37,611. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Weirton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,476
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.11
Weirton demographics
- Population
- 18,647
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 8,707
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weirton ›
Education in Weirton
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Weirton have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weirton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Weirton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | 18,647 | $59,575 | $133,500 | $746 |
| Paris | 652 | $88,125 | $202,400 | — |
| Pottery Addition | 110 | $38,250 | $97,900 | — |
| Toronto | 5,293 | $55,972 | $108,800 | $748 |
| Hanover | 2,415 | $81,875 | $208,300 | $1,092 |
| Follansbee | 2,757 | $58,371 | $133,900 | $642 |
| Steubenville | 18,124 | $48,172 | $130,700 | $775 |
| Mingo Junction | 3,254 | $53,833 | $104,000 | $879 |
| Hooverson Heights | 2,090 | $60,781 | $154,600 | $734 |
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What is the median household income in Weirton, WV?
The median household income in Weirton is $59,575, about the same as the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Weirton?
The median home value in Weirton is $133,500, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Weirton?
The median gross rent in Weirton is $746 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Weirton, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Weirton?
The median age in Weirton is 47.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Weirton?
The average commute to work in Weirton is 23 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weirton?
The unemployment rate in Weirton is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weirton?
24.2% of adults in Weirton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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