West Virginia Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Wheeling, West Virginia

Population: 31,419

Located in Ohio County

Wheeling, nestled cozily along the banks of the Ohio River, has a great deal to offer residents and visitors alike, with a solid reputation for friendliness and good service. Walk across the 150-year-old Wheeling Suspension Bridge and gaze at the graceful waters of the Ohio River. Any visit to this charming city is certain to be the first of many. Steeped in rich history and bursting with activities for the young and old, Wheeling is your place to play!

Do you ever wonder to yourself as you sit motionless on the freeway, "I make good money. Why doesn't it go as far as I thought it would?" Thousands of people have these same thoughts in rush hour from Los Angeles to New York City to Washington, DC, to Raleigh to Pittsburgh. Big cities mean inflated costs, unnecessary expenses and less buying power. In the Upper Ohio Valley, however, the cost of living is more than 20% lower than the U.S. average.

Wheeling's low cost of living makes housing costs economical. Quality constructed homes are readily available and new housing developments are constantly under construction. The community's housing options range from elegant Victorian homes found throughout the city and suburbs to the stately mansions located on National Road. Contemporary developments, resort-type housing near Oglebay, as well as ultra-modern condos and secluded country estates are all part of the area's unique housing spectrum. In addition, a large number of apartments and part-time/extended-stay housing is also available. You are bound to find something to suit you!

Wheeling and Ohio County primary and secondary schools consistently rank among the top in the State of West Virginia ,and our community is very proud of that distinction. Six of our schools have been designated National Schools of Excellence, and 25 have been designated West Virginia Schools of Excellence. In addition to our award-winning public schools, we also boast an amazing array of private and independent schools.

The Wheeling area is proud to be one of the broadest ethnic, cultural and religiously diverse regions in the nation, with descendants of and current immigrants from Western Europe, Asia and Africa. Churches, temples, and cultural centers abound. Oglebay Institute is the nation's oldest cultural and arts institution, with activities on three campuses ranging from visual and fine arts, performing arts and traveling exhibits.

Oglebay Resort and Conference Center is the nation's model municipal park, offering outstanding recreational opportunities. Swimming, tennis, horseback riding, picnicking, hiking, skiing and fishing will augment your visits to the museums, shops, conference and special events centers, and outdoor summer entertainment series. We also offer two professional golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones and Arnold Palmer, in addition to the Crispin Center golf course and a par-three course. Wheeling Park and 35 neighborhood playgrounds and ball fields dot the city. Our paved trail system, which is the region's largest and our state's largest urban system, has 24 miles for walkers, joggers, cyclists and roller bladders, with more to come.

In the Wheeling-Pittsburgh corridor, the economic climate is transitioning from an industrial-based to a creative-class economy. This is the beginning of a productive movement. This is invigorating. This is progress. This is Wheeling.