Cost of living in the Weirton Metro Area
3 counties across WV and OH. Population: 115,566.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Weirton Metro Area
Average rent across the Weirton-Steubenville metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Weirton Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Weirton Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Weirton Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Weirton Metro Area
The Weirton-Steubenville metro area includes 3 counties across WV and OH. Sorted by population.
- Jefferson County OH$2,526/moPop64,855 Rent$711/mo Income$56,983/yrJefferson County OH 64,855 $711/mo $56,983/yr $2,526/mo
- Hancock County WV$2,624/moPop28,658 Rent$711/mo Income$61,017/yrHancock County WV 28,658 $711/mo $61,017/yr $2,624/mo
- Brooke County WV$2,584/moPop22,053 Rent$711/mo Income$52,116/yrBrooke County WV 22,053 $711/mo $52,116/yr $2,584/mo
Compare counties in the Weirton Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Weirton Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Weirton Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Weirton-Steubenville metro area is approximately $2,561 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Weirton Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Weirton-Steubenville metro area is $711 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Weirton Metro Area?
Jefferson County, OH is the most affordable county in the Weirton-Steubenville metro area at approximately $2,526 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Weirton Metro Area?
Hancock County, WV is the most expensive county in the Weirton-Steubenville metro area at approximately $2,624 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Weirton Metro Area?
The Weirton-Steubenville metro area covers 3 counties across WV and OH. The five largest by population are Jefferson County, Hancock County, Brooke County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.