At a Glance
Median Income
$48,498
$35,997 per capita
Home Value
$142,500
Zillow: $142,594
Median Rent
$795/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
778/100K
2,528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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
3.2 / 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 $48,498 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,997. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheeling is $142,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,594. Median rent is $795/month, with 32.6% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Wheeling reports 778 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 105% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,528/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Wheeling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheeling has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population26,670
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,961/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,498
Per Capita$35,997
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,500
Rent$795
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$142,594
Housing Units14,428
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent778/100K
Property2,528/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault678/100K
Burglary592/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation669 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Wheeling was founded in 1769.
The median home in Wheeling was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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