Wellsburg is a small town of 440 in New York, with a median household income of $65,536
and a 7.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wellsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wellsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wellsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.2
Wellsburg's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wellsburg costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wellsburg, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$101,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,536
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wellsburg's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
171.3 /100k
Property Crime
1295.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Wellsburg, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wellsburg sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.0 inches of snow per year.
Wellsburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wellsburg roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $101,800 and median rent is $1,050/month.
Wellsburg's violent crime rate is 171.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1295.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Wellsburg, NY has a population of 440, a median household income of $65,536, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wellsburg averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches
with about 35.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wellsburg, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14894.
The population of Wellsburg, New York is 440 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wellsburg: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $101,800, median household income $65,536, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.