Cost of Living in Westover, WV
Population 4,007 · West Virginia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
Westover has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 44 | 53 | 65 | 74 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 66 | 54 | 44 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 36 | 29 |
| Precip" | 3.12 | 2.81 | 3.65 | 3.87 | 4.33 | 4.07 | 4.93 | 3.65 | 3.41 | 3.09 | 3.02 | 3.20 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
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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