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Wheeling, West Virginia houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Wheeling, WV (Ohio County) — Census median home value $142,500, county listing prices up about 7.0% over the past year. Market data for Wheeling houses and the broader area.
Wheeling, WV is in Ohio County, West Virginia — this guide covers houses in Wheeling and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 26,670, with a median household income of $48,498. Census data puts Wheeling houses at a median value of $142,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Ohio County's current median listing price runs $214,000, up about 7.0% over the past year.
Market overview
Wheeling housing market
Wheeling is in Ohio County, West Virginia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wheeling and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$142,500
Population (Census ACS)
26,670
Median household income
$48,498
County price trend (2025)
2.52% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Wheeling market snapshot
Population
26,670
Median Household Income
$48,498
Median Home Value (city)
$142,500
Median Listing Price (Ohio County)
$214,000
Median Gross Rent
$795/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.0%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wheeling's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $142,500. Separately, Ohio County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $214,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Ohio County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.52% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wheeling has an estimated population of 26,670 and a median household income of $48,498, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wheeling's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Wheeling FAQ
What are houses worth in Wheeling, WV?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wheeling at $142,500. Ohio County's current median listing price runs $214,000, up about 7.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Wheeling, WV?
For owner-occupied houses in Wheeling, Census ACS data shows a median value of $142,500. Active listing prices in Ohio County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Wheeling, WV?
Wheeling houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Ohio County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Wheeling, WV?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wheeling's population at approximately 26,670.
What's the median rent in Wheeling, WV?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wheeling at approximately $795 per month.
What is the median household income in Wheeling, WV?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wheeling at approximately $48,498.
Is the Wheeling housing market growing?
Ohio County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.52% annual change in 2025.
Is Wheeling, WV affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wheeling's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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