Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Wheeling, WV
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$808
Population
26,162
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A welcoming West Virginia suburb with affordable rentals
Entertainment
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River
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Restaurants
Situated along the Ohio River, the quaint suburb of Wheeling, West Virginia offers affordable living with an abundance of amenities. Wheeling houses Wheeling Jesuit University as well as Ohio County Schools, offering public schools like Wheeling Middle School. Residents of all ages enjoy Wheeling Park, a historical community space with indoor and outdoor activities along serene gardens and lush lawns.
Take a stroll through the historic Centre Market district in Wheeling for food, shopping, and community events. Enjoy a delicious crepe at Later Alligator or grab a craft beer at Wheeling Brewing Company. Wheeling offers a warm welcome to residents and visitors alike with some of the most affordable apartments and condos in the area!
Explore the City
Many of the race boats were antiques pushed to their limits at the Wheeling Regatta.
Larger Victorian homes can be found lining the riverfront of Wheeling Island.
Locals enjoy live music while tasting wines at Vino di Piccin Winery & Tasting House in Lansing.
You'll love the colors when you walk through the gardens at Oglebay Park near Center Wheeling.
You'll be able to find anything your new home needs at The Highlands near Pleasanton.
Most homes in Wheeling Island sit close to one another along neighborhood roadways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,923
Average: $69,247
Education
7,275
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,233
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wheeling has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Wheeling, WV is $648 for a studio, $808 for one bedroom, $958 for two bedrooms, and $978 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wheeling has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$808/month
549 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,129/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wheeling, WV is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
277 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
285 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
278 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
125 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
516 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
390 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
516 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
454 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
192 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,490 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schrader Environmental Center
- Wheeling National Heritage Area
- Good Zoo and Benedum Planetarium
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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 June 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.