Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area's all-transactions index changed +9.1% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +8.0% for West Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 12th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +9.1%
- 5-year change
- +55.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +248%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 12th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH vs West Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH: 348.2
- West Virginia: 293.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | WV | U.S. | Gap vs WV | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +9.1% | +8.0% | +3.0% | +1.1 pts | +6.1 pts |
| 3 years | +25.6% | +21.8% | +12.9% | +3.8 pts | +12.7 pts |
| 5 years | +55.9% | +43.5% | +41.3% | +12.4 pts | +14.6 pts |
| 10 years | +105% | +68.5% | +93.3% | +36.6 pts | +11.8 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +248% | +193% | +292% | +55.0 pts | −43.3 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 · Wheeling, WV area | WV | +0.6% | +36.8% | +189% | 41% |
| 439 · Steubenville, OH area | OH | +9.1% | +55.9% | +248% | 39% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH area
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH area's index peaked in Q2 2008, fell 10.3% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2015, about 7 years after the top. Today it sits +106% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q2 2008 | Q1 2012 | -10.3% | Q2 2015 (7 yrs) | +106% |
| WV | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.3% | Q2 2015 (7.2 yrs) | +71.7% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH area's index has changed +57.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | WV after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +5.0% | +4.0% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +14.3% | +10.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +25.7% | +15.7% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +47.5% | +21.2% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +57.3% | +32.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +243% | $1,028,673 |
| Q2 2000 | +167% | $800,981 |
| Q2 2005 | +117% | $650,389 |
| Q2 2010 | +116% | $648,814 |
| Q2 2015 | +104% | $613,315 |
| Q2 2020 | +70.4% | $511,291 |
| Q2 2021 | +55.9% | $467,562 |
| Q2 2023 | +25.6% | $376,652 |
| Q2 2025 | +9.1% | $327,232 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area shows changes of +9.1% over one year, +55.9% over five years, and +105% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +248% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +6.1 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +14.6 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.