Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Weirton

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Weirton is $746 per month and the median household income is $59,575 annually, with renters making up 31% of occupied households. These figures provide context for how the 249 HUD-assisted and income-based units tracked by Lease Lantern fit into the local housing market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Weirton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Weirton have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Weirton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Weirton has a Walk Score of 17 ("Car-Dependent") and a Bike Score of 18. No Transit Score is available. Residents should expect to rely primarily on a personal vehicle for most daily trips.

Schools

4 schools across 1 district serve Weirton, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools, according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Weirton, WV

The median household income in Weirton is $59,575 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent in the city is $746 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain their budget. Weirton has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 249 units across the city.

Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in Weirton have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure across the city's assisted housing inventory.