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Weston, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,884 Population 2,002/sq mi density
$51,399 Median Income $27,373 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $118,313 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 51 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,399 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Weston, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,399
32% below
$27,373 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
69% below
Zillow: $118,313
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
73% below
51/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
23.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Weston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
31%
Rent
68%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
208%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Weston residents earn a median household income of $51,399 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,373. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weston is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,313. Median rent is $793/month, with 22.3% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

Weston reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 51/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.6% of adults in Weston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weston has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,884
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,002/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,399
Per Capita$27,373
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$6,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$793
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$118,313
Housing Units2,075
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent103/100K
Property51/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,897/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation997 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Weston was founded in 1818.
The median home in Weston was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.