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Weston, WV Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$40/mo
$20/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $180,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Weston is relatively affordable, with a range of older and newer homes available. Rentals are also available, including apartments and single-family homes. However, the market can be limited, and prices may vary depending on location and condition.
Cost of Living
87
-13% below national average
95
88
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 6% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
West Virginia has a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 3% to 6.5%
Family & Relocation
70
5.5/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Weston has limited public transportation options, but the city is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and bike lanes available
- Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
- Weston City Park
- Lewis County Fairgrounds
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📰 Live Local News
Weston has regulations regarding zoning, building permits, and business licenses, which can be found on the city’s website
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Weston — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Weston can fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning usage and higher gas bills in the winter due to heating. However, since many homes in Weston use electric heat, the winter utility bills may not be as high as in other parts of the country.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 26452 has a property tax millage rate of 12.5 mills, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, due to the limited availability of sidewalks and bike lanes in some areas of the city, but the downtown area and some surrounding neighborhoods are relatively stroller-friendly, with accessible parks and community spaces
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