Hooverson Heights, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Brooke County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,156 Population 954/sq mi density
$58,681 Median Income $36,626 per capita
$140,700 Home Value $114,383 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,681 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,700 home value, $706/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hooverson Heights, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,681
22% below
$36,626 per capita
Home Value
$140,700
50% below
Zillow: $114,383
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Hooverson Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hooverson Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
50%
Rent
61%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hooverson Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hooverson Heights residents earn a median household income of $58,681 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,626. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hooverson Heights is $140,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,383. Median rent is $706/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

15.6% of adults in Hooverson Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hooverson Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,156
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density954/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,681
Per Capita$36,626
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,700
Rent$706
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$114,383
Housing Units1,086
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation974 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hooverson Heights was built in 1967.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.