Signals
Weirton-Steubenville
Zanesville
Growth
27 · Bottom 15%
vs30 · Bottom 20%
Climate
65 · Bottom 46%
vs64 · Bottom 44%
Physical resilience
42 · Bottom 30%
vs49 · Bottom 41%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
89 · Top 25%
vs74 · Bottom 45%
Economic stability
36 · Bottom 28%
vs46 · Bottom 43%
Measured values
| Metric | Weirton-Steubenville | Zanesville | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,754 | 86,411 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $58,784 | $60,780 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $33,715 | $32,809 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 198/sq mi | 130/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $131,300 | $182,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $785 | $833 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 72.4% | 68.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 20.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 15.3% | 15.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 22 | 135 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 0.2 | 1.6 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 37.5% | -18.7% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 83°F | 85°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 22°F | 22°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 37.6" | 38.6" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 26 mi | 50 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 26.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 45.6 | 40.3 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Weirton-Steubenville
Elevated or high exposure: inland flooding.
Zanesville
Elevated or high exposure: inland flooding.
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Full profiles: Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Metro Area · Zanesville, OH Micro Area · How this is calculated: methodology