Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
26%
Weirton, WV
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$507
Population
17,671
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Experience small-town living near the bustle of Pittsburgh
Suburban
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Affordable
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Peaceful
Located about 35 miles west of Pittsburgh in northern West Virginia, Weirton is a peaceful small town nestled between the Pennsylvania and Ohio borders. Weirton contains a rich history in the steel industry, and was the country’s fifth largest steel producer at its height in the early 20th century.
Today, Weirton is home to “The City Forged by Steel” Art Competition, which encourages growth of the arts throughout Weirton. A host of local events foster a sense of community in Weirton, including the annual Independence Day Festival and the Christmas Parade.
A quiet enclave from city life, Weirton offers quick access to recreational opportunities at Williams Golf and Country Club in addition to Hillman State Park, Raccoon Creek State Park, Tomlinson Run State Park, and the Ohio River. Weirton is also just minutes away from Pittsburgh’s many metropolitan amenities. Commuting and traveling from Weirton is easy with convenience to U.S. Route 22 and Pittsburgh International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,553
Average: $70,166
Education
3,571
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,038
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Weirton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Weirton, WV is $507 for one bedroom, $1,101 for two bedrooms, and $886 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Weirton has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$507/month
314 Sq Ft
Townhome
$930/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
793 Students
Public
Grades K-8
565 Students
Lauretta B Millsop Primary School
Public
Grades K-5
97 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
Public
Grades K-4
Public
Grades K-8
565 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
601 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Tomlinson Run State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.