What are the schools like in Weirton, WV?

Weirton is served primarily by Hancock County Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Weirton?

The median household income in Weirton, WV is $57,373 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Weirton, WV?

Weirton has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.2 inches.

Weirton, WV Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Weirton, WV affordable or expensive?

Weirton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weirton is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,200 and the median rent is $699 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Weirton, WV?

Weirton has a violent crime rate of 137.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 330.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weirton, WV a Good Place to Live?

Weirton is a small city of 18,971 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $57,373 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Weirton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Weirton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Weirton 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: 88.8

Weirton's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weirton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Weirton, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$699	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,373	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Weirton's violent crime rate is 137.7 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

137.7 /100k

Property Crime

330.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Weirton is served primarily by Hancock County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weirton, WV	National Avg
School District	Hancock County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weirton sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation and 15.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weirton, WV
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	43.2"
Annual Snowfall	15.2"

Demographics

Metric	Weirton, WV	National Avg
Population	18,971	—
Median Age	45.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pottery Addition, OH 3 mi Paris, PA 3 mi Colliers, WV 3 mi Toronto, OH 4 mi Follansbee, WV 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Weirton

Weirton, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

26062 26035

Weirton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weirton, WV affordable or expensive?

Weirton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Weirton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,200 and median rent is $699/month.

What is the crime rate in Weirton, WV?

Weirton's violent crime rate is 137.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 330.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weirton?

Public schools in Weirton are operated by Hancock County Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weirton, WV a good place to live?

Weirton, WV has a population of 18,971, a median household income of $57,373, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Weirton?

Weirton averages 36.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches with about 15.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weirton?

Weirton, WV is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 26062, 26035.

What is the population of Weirton?

The population of Weirton, West Virginia is 18,971 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weirton?

Key numbers for living in Weirton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $114,200, median household income $57,373, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weirton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.