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‘On an island’ north of downtown Weirton
Four miles north of downtown Weirton is one of the hilltop neighborhoods in the north panhandle city in West Virginia. While there are no riverfront homes in the Weircrest neighborhood, it’s close and high above the Ohio River. “Weircrest is kind of an island because there’s nothing else around it,” says Jim Arehart, Realtor with Century 21 Greathouse Realty. “It’s mainly a blue-collar neighborhood.” Despite being relatively isolated from the rest of the city, Weirton residents still have access to public water and curbside trash pick-up.
Perched on a hill by the Ohio River, Weircrest is a neighborhood that is like an island.
The insular quality of the Weircrest neighborhood is evidenced in its neighborly attitude.
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Part of a rebounding city
The 1980s was the low point for Weirton when the area's legacy steel mills shut down. “There was a long period of decline, and within the last 10 to 15 years, new businesses have opened, and large manufacturers have come into the area,” says Rachel Keeley, the executive director of Top of West Virginia Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Weirton has a lot of first-generation immigrants from Italy, Greece, and Serbia who came back in the day for the steel mill, but they have since opened restaurants, which has contributed to the city’s rebound.” Form Energy, which occupies an old steel mill on Main Street, is a battery manufacturer that opened in 2024. It’s already expanding and is expected to employ 800 people once the expansion is done at the end of 2025. Another former steel mill will transition to an electrical transformer production plant opening in the first half of 2026.
Weirton is getting a new lease on life with many of the downtown buildings being revitalized
Shopping along Three Spring Road is convenient to the Weircrest neighborhood.
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More affordable home prices than in Pennsylvania
One of the attractive aspects of living in Weirton is the affordability of the housing. “West Virginia has lower taxes than Pennsylvania and, over the past 20 years, Weirton has become a bedroom community for Pittsburgh,” Arehart says. “People who work in Pittsburgh don’t want the higher taxes there, and they want to build and buy in the panhandle.” Cape Cod and raised ranch are standard styles, and the prices range from $110,000 to $175,000. “There’s not much inventory right now,” he adds. “Families that want to downsize are holding on to their houses. The only ones listing are estates, divorces or people moving out of the area for work.” It’s generally a quiet neighborhood, reflected in the 3 CAP crime score, below the national average of 4.
With detached garages, many homes in the Weircrest neighborhood are well maintained.
Affordable homes in teh Weircrest neighborhood are sought after.
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Locally owned specialty restaurants in Weirton
Serbians, one of the large immigrant populations in Weirton, shape the city’s culture with an annual food festival in July featuring Serbian culture, music and games. It’s held at the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church Picnic Grounds on Kings Creek Road. The family-owned La Cucina Italian Grill serves authentic Italian dishes inspired by inherited recipes. Theo Yianni’s Greek Restaurant is known for its Saganaki, a flaming fried cheese appetizer. Waiters douse the flames with lemon juice right before serving it. Both restaurants are on the east side of town, about 5 to 7 miles away. That part of the city has Aldi, Kroger and Shop ‘n Save for grocery trips.
Theo Yianni's is a Greek inspired restaurant near the Weircrest neighborhood.
Crazy Mexican Restaurant & Grill is convenient to the Weircrest neighborhood and is great.
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‘B’ rated schools in Hancock County
Kids in Weircrest who attend public schools go to Weirton Elementary, rated a B-plus on Niche. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 and is for kindergartners through fourth grade. Weir Middle is rated a B-minus, along with Weir High School, which is close to the middle school. That also gets a B-minus, and students can participate in the dual credit program at the high school and West Virginia Northern Community College in Weirton. Private school options include Weirton Madonna High School, which gets a B grade.
Weirton Elementary School focus on the problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Weir High School is home to the Red Riders sporting teams.
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Cove Valley Park
To the north of Kings Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River, about 3 miles from the Weircrest neighborhood, is Cove Valley Park. The creek that flows by the park makes a scenic backdrop for photo shoots, and the park, in general, is a place to go on sunny days as the many trees provide a shady canopy for activities in the playground and basketball court. A paved walkway is used for biking, rollerblading and leisurely strolling. Golfers will enjoy the spectacular views of the Ohio River along many holes at Williams Golf & Country Club, about 5 miles south of the neighborhood.
Cove Valley Park in Weirton has ample parking for the playground and sports courts.
Williams Golf and Country Club is a hidden gem in Weirton near the Weircrest neighborhood.
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Weirton Transit
It’s a few miles south to reach Pennsylvania Avenue, where there are stops for the Weirton Transit bus system, which revised its routes in 2024 after the city took over ownership from a private operator. In addition to many people commuting to Pittsburgh for work, some also commute to Franciscan University across the river in Steubenville, Ohio or locally at the Weirton Medical Center, off the main highway of Route 22. The hospital is the largest employer in Weirton.
The Veterans Memorial Bridge along US Route 22 crosses the Ohio River to Ohio from Weirton.
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Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
52 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Weircrest
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Weircrest, Weirton sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Weircrest, Weirton over the last 12 months is $157,666, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Very well maintained brick cape cod in a convenient location. 4 bedrooms with 2 on main floor. Full baths on main and upper levles. HUGE family room downstairs, plus large laundry room and large workshop. Original hardwood floors under carpet on main level. Large covered patio area off the kitchen. Weirton Schools. Large extra lot was previously used for gardening. Many updates in recent
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
529
Median Age
45
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,218
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,914
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
18.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
54.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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