Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area's all-transactions index changed +0.6% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +8.0% for West Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 343rd of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +0.6%
- 5-year change
- +36.8%
- Since Q1 1995
- +189%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 343rd
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Wheeling, WV-OH vs West Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Wheeling, WV-OH: 289.1
- 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 | +0.6% | +8.0% | +3.0% | −7.4 pts | −2.4 pts |
| 3 years | +19.9% | +21.8% | +12.9% | −1.9 pts | +7.1 pts |
| 5 years | +36.8% | +43.5% | +41.3% | −6.7 pts | −4.5 pts |
| 10 years | +62.0% | +68.5% | +93.3% | −6.6 pts | −31.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +189% | +193% | +292% | −4.2 pts | −102.5 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Wheeling, 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% | 58% |
| 439 · Steubenville, OH area | OH | +9.1% | +55.9% | +248% | 31% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Wheeling, WV-OH area
Wheeling, WV-OH area's index peaked in Q2 2008, fell 6.5% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q3 2013, about 5.2 years after the top. Today it sits +78.1% 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 | Q2 2011 | -6.5% | Q3 2013 (5.2 yrs) | +78.1% |
| 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, Wheeling, WV-OH area's index has changed +30.6% 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% | -3.2% | +4.0% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +9.2% | +10.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +10.3% | +15.7% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +16.5% | +21.2% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +30.6% | +32.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Wheeling, 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 | +203% | $910,073 |
| Q2 2000 | +151% | $754,108 |
| Q2 2005 | +103% | $609,230 |
| Q2 2010 | +90.1% | $570,292 |
| Q2 2015 | +63.1% | $489,171 |
| Q2 2020 | +41.8% | $425,439 |
| Q2 2021 | +36.8% | $410,304 |
| Q2 2023 | +19.9% | $359,726 |
| Q2 2025 | +0.6% | $301,754 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Wheeling, WV-OH area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area shows changes of +0.6% over one year, +36.8% over five years, and +62.0% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +189% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Wheeling, WV-OH area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −2.4 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −4.5 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.