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Weirton, WV

Weirton, WV.

Population: 20,578 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Weirton, WV is $149,587 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $176,500 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $831/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$149,587

Typical home value

+6.8%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$149,587
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+92.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$149,587
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$176,500
Median list price
$170,000
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
+15.0%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$831/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$771/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$776/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,007/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,514/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Weir High School, Weir Middle School, Weirton Elementary, Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
242
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ohio River Park (22.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
109
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,876
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,597

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (50 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Eddie Dew Memorial Airpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
70.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.7%
Median annual property tax
$850
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,370
Average weekly wage
$1,075
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WeirtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$149,587$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$176,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$831/mo$1,183/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$850$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Weirton, WV?
$149,587.
What is the median sale price in Weirton, WV?
$176,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Weirton, WV?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Weirton, WV?
Typical rent: $831/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Weirton, WV?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Weirton, WV in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Weirton, WV. 242 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Weirton, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Weirton, WV?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Weirton, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Weirton, WV?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Weirton, WV walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Weirton, WV?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Weirton, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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