Wheeling, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 15,622 housing units in Wheeling.
This represents a 8.8% decline from 17,128 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 15,560 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 62 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Wheeling is about 62.6%.
Wheeling's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 12.6%.
Average household size is 2.17 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Wheeling were built after 1941.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.20% |
| One Bedroom | 18.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $67,100 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $53,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.85 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $297 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.50% |
| Second Mortgage | 3.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 37.80% |
| Debt Free | 51.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.2% |
