Living in Wheeling - Make Yourself At Home
Housing
From the banks of the Ohio River to the lushly wooded green hills and grassy meadows beyond, Wheeling offers a unique selection of housing styles with something for every budget. Combine the amenities of plentiful neighborhood parks and playgrounds with the convenience of a downtown that's  a quick five minute drive away, and it's easy to see why Wheeling is an ideal place to make yourself at home.
Range of Housing
Homes in Wheeling range from turn of-the-century to the cutting edge of architecture. Entire neighborhoods of restored Victorian properties-and some awaiting the renovator's touch-grace several areas, such as Old Town in North Wheeling and Center Wheeling, where many of the properties are designated as National Historic Landmarks.
 Nearly half of the houses in Wheeling were built before 1940, and many of these spacious homes can be found in older, established neighborhoods of Woodsdale, Edgwood, Dimmeydale, Warwood and Elm Grove. These areas offer a mixture of large and small dwellings in a fascinating blend of architectural details, all in neighborhoods that say "Welcome!" Classic older homes on a grander scale can be found in the park like, secluded neighborhoods of Shawnee Hills and Forest Hills.
A newer selection of there moderately-priced homes ranging from the 1960s and 1970s can also be found in the comfortable neighborhoods of Bethlehem and Elm Terrace, both convenient to Interstate 470.
New Homes
 North Park, Oakmont Hills, Stone Gate, Arbor Dale, Barrington, Washington Farms and developments near Oglebay offer some of the most desirable new housing and spectacular views of the city, the Ohio River and Big Wheeling Creek. Homes in newer developments that offer the advantage of a country setting within minutes of town are located near Oglebay. These include barrington, Arbordale, Tierra, Clinton Hills, Park Place Estates and Oglebay Park Estates, as well as new housing developments in Bethlehem, WV.
Rental Property
Rental property is widely available and as diverse as the single-family housing stock. Apartment seekers have a choice from Victorian dwellings in the downtown area, to newer buildings in North Park and Elm Terrace, from luxurious condominiums "out-the-pike" along National Road to modestly-priced units on Wheeling Island. Townhouses or single family homes also can be rented. Senior citizens have a wide variety of housing options, from modern highrises throughout the city to elegantly restored grand mansions that offer special services and activity programs.
COSTS
 Housing costs in Wheeling are surprisingly affordable. New and existing housing is priced well below the national average. Property taxes are extremely low, as well. The real estate market has been healthy in both new construction and existing properties.
Another important factor is that the overall cost of living in the Wheeling area is most reasonable--more favorable than in 77 percent of the nation. In Wheeling, the people and the dollar work harder.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME IN WHEELING
There's more to Wheeling than just attractive buildings, however. Its friendly, helpful people and their love for their neighborhoods and community make Wheeling the right choice for you.
 This is a city in which "neighborhood" is more than a geographic term; it's a way of life, as evidenced in numerous summertime block parties, Fourth of July children's parades, flower planting projects and the establishment of block parents and neighborhood watch groups. Joggers, walkers and cyclists are a common sight on neighborhood streets, sharing the outdoors with young couples pushing baby strollers or walking their dogs. Neighborhood parks and pools are safe in Wheeling, offering children and their families peaceful places to gather and play.
Wheeling residents enjoy the security of having a well-trained and equipped police department and fire department who are centrally dispatched with an enhanced 9-1-1 system.
Churches of many denominations play a major role in life in Wheeling. Stately older churches that were founded when the city was young and newer places of worship alike, are alive with family and youth activities-and not only on the Sabbath. Many community activities involve fund raising dinners, holiday bazaars, musical programs or interfaith services.
The spirit of community, faith and family, along with a strong foundation of well-maintained dwellings, make Wheeling the best choice for your new home.
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