Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Art Works Around Town
Art Gallery
Towngate Theatre and Cinema
Theatre Arts
Bennett Memorial Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wheeling Brewing
Bar
Hershey's Ice Cream
Sweets
Vocelli's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Oliver's Pies
Bakery
Parks (0) F
Nelson Field
Park
Union Park
Park
McMechen City Park and Pool
Park
Pulaski Field
Park
Hilltop Park
Park
Hilltop Park
Park
Chapline Street Row Historic District
Park
Mt. Lebanon Community Playground
Park
BOPP Playground
Park
Centre Market Square Historic District
Park
Dowdell Park
Park
Bethlehem Community Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Circle K
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Clark's Pump-N-Shop
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Stores
Convenience Store
Antiques On The Market
Furniture
Shuggy's Antiques Jewelry
Furniture
The Paradox Bookstore
Books
Puddleducks
Gift Shop
Zeb's Barky Bites
Pets
Wheeling Flower Shop
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Benwood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Benwood is 79/100 - which is 7% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A+

Benwood crime rates are 718 per 100k, which is 52% lower than West Virginia
Property Crime
585 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
132 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Benwood is $35,685 - which is 16% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$35,685 F
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
South End Fire Station
Fire Station
South End Fire Station
Fire Station
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
North End Fire Station
Fire Station
Belmont Community Hospital
Hospital
Mount Olivet Fire Station
Fire Station
Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Wheeling Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Benwood home prices are $63,000 - which is 41% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$63,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Benwood graduation rate is 84% - which is 7% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (0) F
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
Leona Ave Middle School
Our Lady Of Peace School
Sherrard Middle School
Ritchie Elementary School
Wheeling Middle School
Hilltop Elementary School
Jefferson Ave Elementary School
Bethlehem Elementary School
Bellaire Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Bellaire High School
St John Central High School
Shadyside High School
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Benwood Area Facts

  • Benwood has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Benwood crime rates are 52% lower than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Benwood is 7% lower than the West Virginia average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Benwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nelson Field
      Union Park
      McMechen City Park and Pool
      Pulaski Field
      Hilltop Park
      Hilltop Park
      Chapline Street Row Historic District
      Mt. Lebanon Community Playground

      Entertainment

      Art Works Around Town
      Towngate Theatre and Cinema
      Bennett Memorial Museum

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Wheeling Brewing
      Hershey's Ice Cream
      Vocelli's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Benwood? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Benwood.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Benwood? The cost of living in Benwood is 79/100 - which is 7% lower than West Virginia.
      Benwood
      79

      21% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Benwood? Benwood crime rates are 718, which are 52% lower than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      718 per 100k people

      69% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 140

      69% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Benwood? The median income in Benwood is $35,685 which is 16% lower than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $35,68535% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,23729% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      17% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Benwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Benwood home prices? Benwood home prices are $63,000 - which is 41% lower than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $63,00066% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $58638% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Benwood have good schools? The Benwood graduation rate is 84% - which is 7% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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