Weirton, WV at a glance
Median household income
$59,575$4,965 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Weirton, WV?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Weirton, WV? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $752 | $9,024 | $30,080 | 15.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $757 | $9,084 | $30,280 | 15.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | 19.6% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,285 | $15,420 | $51,400 | 25.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,482 | $17,784 | $59,280 | 29.9% |
What a typical income covers in Weirton, WV
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $59,575 a year ($4,965 a month before tax).
What $59,575 leaves after West Virginia taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in West Virginia
Living in Weirton, WV: common questions
What is the median household income in Weirton, WV?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Weirton, WV is $59,575 per year (approximately $4,965 per month).
What is the average rent in Weirton, WV?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $752 for a studio, $757 for one bedroom, $973 for two, $1,285 for three and $1,482 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Weirton, WV expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 89.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Weirton, WV?
To keep a $973 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,920 a year, or $3,243 a month. That is 65% of what the typical household in Weirton, WV earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Weirton, WV?
On the local median income of $59,575 ($4,965 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,482 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,489 for everything else and $993 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $973 takes 39% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Weirton, WV?
Homes in West Virginia paid 15.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $139. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.