Former industrial town finding a new path in the Ohio Valley
An emerging community tucked in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, Weirton was once a manufacturing and industrial center, prized for its location between three states. However, the decline of the steel industry in the area dealt a major blow to the local economy, and Weirton entered the 21st century searching for a new identity. It has found new footing as a hub for commuters headed east to Pittsburgh for work while maintaining a strong local connection to Steubenville, its counterpart across the Ohio River.
A dominant feature of the Downtown Weirton view is the idled steel mill.
Residents of Greenlawn Estate heading to Steubenville cross over this bridge.
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Ranch and split-level homes tucked into West Virginia hills
Weirton residential areas follow West Virginia's panhandle with its cresting hills and valleys, and views of the mountainous landscape are present in many parts of town. Downtown Weirton and Marland Heights have homes arranged on gridded streets, but most of Weirton employs traditional suburban layouts, including the cul-de-sacs of Country Club Estates and the curved residential lanes of Woodlawn Estates. Traditional styles are common here, with American Foursquare, split-level and ranch-style properties sitting alongside Pittsburgh-style cottages, Cape Cods, and minimal traditional homes. Most were built between the 1940s and the 1980s; updates vary from minimal cosmetic changes to complete inside-and-out flips. The city’s median single-family home price is about $150,000, below the national median of about $420,000 and Pittsburgh’s median of $255,000. "Homes don't stay on the market long. Most of them go under contract within the first 30 days," says Lisa Hensley, an associate broker with Howard Hanna Mortimer Realty.
Split-level homes can be commonly found along the streets of Marland Heights.
Classic Ranch homes area popular in the Marland Heights neighborhood.
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Classes at Hancock and Brooke County Schools
Public school students in Weirton are served by one of two districts, depending on which side of the county line they live on. Hancock County Schools is responsible for the community's north end and holds a B-minus grade overall. On the south end of town, kids generally attend Brooke County Schools, which receives a C grade.
Weirton Madonna High School is an alternative option for students. This private Catholic school offers 20 athletic programs and earns a B.
Weir Middle School serves about 602 students and has a B- rating from Niche.
Weir High School is home to the Red Riders sporting teams.
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Playing at Starvaggi Memorial Pool & Park and Millsop Community Center
Weirton generally experiences warm summers and cold winters with snow from December through February, allowing for various recreational activities. In the summertime, Starvaggi Memorial Pool & Park is an east-side destination for outdoor leisure. Downtown Weirton is home to Millsop Community Center, where facilities are available with a membership or day pass. Williams Golf & Country Club is on the west side of town. Ten miles north at Tomlinson Run State Park, visitors can camp, hike and kayak.
Starvaggi Memorial Park in Weirton has splendid amenities like a really fun slide set.
Indoor and outdoor fun is at the Millsop Recreation Center near Weirton Heights South.
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Convenient stores along Three Springs Rive
Pennsylvania Avenue, one of Weirton’s key thoroughfares, is home to many of the city’s long-running businesses. The Weirton Shopping Plaza is anchored by Shop ‘n Save and the Weirton Plaza Theatre. Most of Weirton’s big-box retailers are located south of Pennsylvania Avenue on Three Springs Drive. Here, shoppers can find Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, local restaurants and a few fast-food places. Additional local businesses are located along Main Street on the west side of town in Downtown Weirton.
Aldi is a sure thing for groceries in the Weirton Heights South neighborhood.
Kroger is a full size grocery store where residents of Woodlawn Estates shop.
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Major musicians at The Pavilion at Star Lake nearby
From May to August, downtown's Weirton Event Center is home to the annual Summer Concert Series, free shows with food trucks, drink vendors, and selected dates with classic car shows and Fourth of July fireworks. In the wintertime, Steubenville's Nutcracker Festival features dozens of life-size nutcracker statues with fun themes under the glowing Christmas lights during the holiday season. For year-round fun, folks can visit The Irish Pub for karaoke, Smackin’ Axes for axe throwing or Basil’s Sports Bar & Grill for Penguins and Steelers watch parties.
Eleven miles east of Weirton across the Pennsylvania state line, The Pavilion at Star Lake is one of Pittsburgh’s prime live music venues. World-renowned bands and individual acts regularly take the stage from May through October.
The Pavilion at Star Lake is a popular concert venue where people from Smith Township go.
Basil's Sports Bar & Grill in Downtown Weirton attracts baseball fans from all around.
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38 miles to Pittsburgh
The US-22 highway is Weirton’s primary connection to the greater Ohio Valley, leading southwest to Steubenville and northeast to Pittsburgh. For local travel, Pennsylvania Avenue, Cove Road and Main Street are the main roads in town. Residents are about 6 miles from Steubenville and 38 miles from the Steel City.
Many residents travel to Pittsburgh and neighboring areas for jobs, but one of Weirton’s major sources of local employment is Weirton Medical Center, the city’s hospital on the east side of town. Other employers include school systems in Brooke County and Hancock County, Walmart, the Mountaineer Casino Resort, and industrial manufacturers Justrite Manufacturing, Bellofram and Fiesta Tableware. For folks taking longer trips, Pittsburgh International Airport is 23 miles northeast.
Important things to know
The FBI Crime Data Explorer indicates that Weirton generally experiences lower rates of property and violent crime when compared to national and state averages.
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