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North Hills, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wood County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
971 Population 1,704/sq mi density
$143,125 Median Income $49,676 per capita
$254,700 Home Value $307,670 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 1,952 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$143,125 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$254,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.5% bachelor's degree or higher

North Hills, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$143,125
90% above
$49,676 per capita
Home Value
$254,700
10% below
Zillow: $307,670
Violent Crime
38/100K
90% below
1,952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
62% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How North Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
190%
Home Value
90%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Hills residents earn a median household income of $143,125 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,676. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,634 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Hills is $254,700 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,670. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

North Hills reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,952/100K.

Education

54.5% of adults in North Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Hills has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population971
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,704/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,125
Per Capita$49,676
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$4,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,700
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$307,670
Housing Units319
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent38/100K
Property1,952/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation792 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband99.7%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5

Did You Know?

North Hills was founded in 1979.
The median home in North Hills was built in 1975.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.