Wheeling, West Virginia · ZIP 26003

Wheeling — ZIP 26003

Wheeling (26003) scores 55/100 — Fair for Wheeling. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $165K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share33%

Property crime share67%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency44%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$165K

Median rent$876/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$165K

Median Rent

$876/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

190

Violent Crime

Property Crime

118

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ohio County, West Virginia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Ritchie Elementary School	PK–05	289	72%	57%
Elm Grove Elementary School	PK–05	299	57%	47%
Bethlehem Elementary School	PK–05	125	55%	55%
Woodsdale Elementary School	PK–05	405	52%	51%
Hilltop Elementary School	PK–05	401	52%	42%
Steenrod Elementary School	PK–05	256	52%	57%
Madison Elementary School	PK–05	231	47%	47%
Sherrard Middle School	06–08	409	39%	44%
Triadelphia Middle School	06–08	387	33%	49%
Bridge Street Middle School	06–08	263	26%	51%
Wheeling Park High School	09–12	1,427	24%	57%
Wheeling Middle School	06–08	200	17%	47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

40,445

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

44.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 26003 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 26003 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 26003 is approximately $165K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 26003 in Wheeling has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.