Cost of Living in Westover, WV

Population 4,007 · West Virginia · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Westover a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $180,000. An unemployment rate of 1.1% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Westover is about 55 miles south of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Pittsburgh's $193,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 68

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Westover

The median home value in Westover is $179,500 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $895/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,333/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. West Virginia's top state income tax rate is 6.5% and the combined sales tax is 6.4%. The climate averages highs of 63.8°F and lows of 43.9°F. Overall, Westover has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$179,500
41% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$282,496
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$895/mo
32% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$658
1 BR
$729
2 BR
$883
3 BR
$1,182
4 BR
$1,304
Owner-occupied 50.9%
Renter-occupied 49.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$895
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,509/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
20.6 min
24% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.8%
Carpooled
14.8%
Public transit
2.7%
Walked
2.4%
Work from home
5.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 6.5%
Total Sales Tax 6.4%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$58,333
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,504
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
77% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.6%
Graduate degree 11.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 43.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.8°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Annual Precip
43.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404453657481848377665444
Low °F 242633425260646356453629
Precip" 3.122.813.653.874.334.074.933.653.413.093.023.20

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
81.9%
Good air days/yr
169
Max AQI recorded
63
PM2.5 days
214
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Westover, WV?

Westover has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.

What is average rent in Westover, WV?

The median gross rent in Westover is $895 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Westover?

The median home value in Westover is $179,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Westover?

The median household income in Westover is $58,333 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Westover, WV?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Westover is 6.4%. The West Virginia state income tax top rate is 6.5%.

Is Westover, WV affordable?

Yes, Westover is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Westover?

Westover has average high temperatures of 63.8°F and average lows of 43.9°F. Annual precipitation is 43.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Westover at a Glance

Population
4,007
Median Income
$58,333
Home Value
$179,500
Median Rent
$895/mo
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg High Temp
63.8°F
Sales Tax
6.4%
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