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Weirton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Hancock County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
18,785 Population 1,040/sq mi density
$56,699 Median Income $34,641 per capita
$122,800 Home Value $140,235 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 481 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,699 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Weirton, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,699
25% below
$34,641 per capita
Home Value
$122,800
56% below
Zillow: $140,235
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Weirton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
44%
Rent
64%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weirton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Weirton residents earn a median household income of $56,699 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,641. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 901 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weirton is $122,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,235. Median rent is $750/month, with 29.3% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Weirton reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 481/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.8% of adults in Weirton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weirton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population18,785
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,699
Per Capita$34,641
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$750
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$140,235
Housing Units9,296
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property481/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary11/100K

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,479/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,131 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Weirton was founded in 1947.
The median home in Weirton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.