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Wheeling, WV

Population
26,670
Median home
$142,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Wheeling

Wheeling is a city in West Virginia with about 26,670 residents. The median age is 44.8 and the median household income is $48,498. Homes carry a median value of $142,500, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.6%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,670
Median age
44.8
Median household income
$48,498
Per-capita income
$35,997
Poverty rate
19.3%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg. commute
20.7 min
Work from home
6.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black4.4%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.8%
Sales & office21.7%
Service18.3%
Production, transportation & material moving14.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$142,500
Median gross rent
$795/mo
Owner-occupied
59.6%
Median year built
1950
Households
12,324
Avg. household size
2.07

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Wheeling has 14 public schools — 9 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading0%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WHEELING PARK HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BRIDGE STREET MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
SHERRARD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
TRIADELPHIA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
WHEELING MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
ELM GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
RITCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
STEENROD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
WARWOOD SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
WEST LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
WOODSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime157% above national
Wheeling992
West Virginia282
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% above national
Wheeling2,030
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Wheeling Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Wheeling.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Ohio County
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wheeling is in Ohio County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Map of Wheeling
Wheeling, WV
Where Wheeling is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburg
Historic places

36 on the National Register of Historic Places.

List, Henry K., HouseMount de Chantal Visitation AcademyOglebay Mansion MuseumShepherd HallGood, L. S., HouseFranzheim, Harry C. and Jessie F., HouseOgden, H. C., HouseHazlett, Robert W., House
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Nearby cities
Moundsville (11 mi)Weirton (24 mi)New Martinsville (31 mi)Westover (48 mi)Morgantown (50 mi)Fairmont (50 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Wheeling, WV (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wheeling, West Virginia.

Charles Edwin Thompson, 41
Wheeling · Ohio County · 26003
Steven Allen Smith, 36
Wheeling · Ohio County · 26003
Jason Alan Miller, 42
Wheeling · Ohio County · 26003
Christopher L Wilson, 39
Wheeling · Ohio County · 26003
James Henry Wilson Jr, 39
Wheeling · Ohio County · 26003

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Wheeling — frequently asked

What is the population of Wheeling, West Virginia?
Wheeling has a population of about 26,670, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wheeling?
The median home value in Wheeling is $142,500, and the median gross rent is $795/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wheeling safe? What is the crime rate?
Wheeling Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 992 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wheeling face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ohio County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, riverine flooding, hail.
How many schools are in Wheeling?
Wheeling has 14 public schools (9 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wheeling?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Wheeling. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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