At a Glance
Median Income
$83,251
$41,463 per capita
Home Value
$244,600
Zillow: $300,002
Median Rent
$1,578/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
1,071/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Wheeling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheeling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheeling 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
Wheeling residents earn a median household income of $83,251 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,463. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheeling is $244,600 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,002. Median rent is $1,578/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Wheeling reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,071/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in Wheeling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheeling has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population38,495
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density4,440/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,251
Per Capita$41,463
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,600
Rent$1,578
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$300,002
Housing Units16,267
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property1,071/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary105/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation650 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Wheeling was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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