Wheeling, WV Area Guide

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Wheeling Area Facts

  • Wheeling has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Wheeling crime rates are 106% higher than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Wheeling is 5% higher than the West Virginia average
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Wheeling is Unique and Home of Capitol Music Hall User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) My family and I have enjoyed living in Wheeling, West Virginia over the last year-and-a-half. There is a lot to do in Wheeling for it to be such a small city. The city is home to the Capitol Music Hall, the Heritage Port Amphitheater, and Smart Center that gives families a lot of ...Read More diversity in activities to enjoy within the city. The schools in Wheeling are average but my kids love the experience they have at their small schools because they are able to create long-term friendships with their classmates. One of the best areas in Wheeling is off of 22nd Street near the Smart Center.

Wheeling is also home of the Wheeling Nailers a hockey team that is exciting to watch and I and my family love to enjoy the games and the atmosphere in the sports complex. Nightlife in Wheeling is pretty limited and there are not a lot of opportunities to enjoy diversity in clubs and bars. However, there are a lot of restaurants and other shopping opportunities for individuals to enjoy. My family will continue to live in Wheeling over the next few years and it is a great place to live and raise my family. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wheeling? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wheeling Country Day School Playground
      Woodsdale Community Playground
      Tunnel Green
      Edgwood Playground
      Edgwood Park
      Edgewood Park
      Eastern Park
      Bethlehem Community Park

      Entertainment

      West Virginia Independence Hall
      Capitol Theatre
      Bennett Memorial Museum
      Towngate Theatre and Cinema
      Art Works Around Town
      Wheeling Island Stadium
      Dave Bruney Football Complex
      Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack

      Food & Drink

      The 19th Hole
      Taco Bell
      Papa John's
      Subway
      Gumby's Cigarete Shop
      Ye Olde Alpha
      Bridge Tavern & Grill
      Vocelli's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Wheeling? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Wheeling.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wheeling? The cost of living in Wheeling is 89/100 - which is 5% higher than West Virginia.
      Wheeling
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wheeling? Wheeling crime rates are 3,015, which are 106% higher than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      3,015 per 100k people

      32% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      32% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Wheeling? The median income in Wheeling is $41,911 which is 2% lower than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $41,91124% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,1102% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Wheeling a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      MedExpress Urgent Care

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Wheeling home prices? Wheeling home prices are $110,900 - which is 3% higher than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $110,90040% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64532% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Wheeling have good schools? The Wheeling graduation rate is 87% - which is 11% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Wheeling a good place to live? Wheeling has an overall rating of 67% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      6 total surveys

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