Wheeling, West Virginia

Small West Virginia city with local appeal

Northeast Wheeling, WV-OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.8

C

out of 100

Overview

Wheeling is a West Virginia city with a population of approximately 26,208, part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $154,161. Median household income is $46,516.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 26,208 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $154,161 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $46,516 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.4 minutes
  • Part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

26,208

Source: Census ACS

$154,161

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$46,516

Source: Census ACS

19.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

37

Source: Walk Score

88 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Ohio County (county-level results)

36%
62%
Democrat 6,727
Republican 11,593
Leans R+26.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 83.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 74.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 37/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.8

Location

Wheeling, WV (40.0727, -80.6851)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.