Moving to or from Weirton?
A West Virginia panhandle steel-mill city that's historically spanned three states — the city of Weirton is in WV but its commercial, residential, and employment corridors extend into Ohio and Pennsylvania. Former home to Weirton Steel, once the world's largest producer of tinplate.
- 18,000 City population
- 120,000 Metro area
- 1909 Founded
- Northern West Virginia Panhandle / Ohio River Region
Why people move to Weirton.
- Being at the 5-mile-wide 'waist' of West Virginia's panhandle
- Former Weirton Steel Corporation
- Historic tri-state (WV-OH-PA) commercial area
- Ohio River access
- Pittsburgh proximity (35 minutes northeast)
- Weir High School's athletic tradition
Weirton is one of the narrowest-point cities in America — the West Virginia state boundary at Weirton is only 5 miles wide, meaning you can drive from Ohio through all of West Virginia to Pennsylvania in less than 10 minutes. The city sits at this narrow WV 'waist.' Weirton Steel Corporation was once the world's largest producer of tinplate (used for making cans) and employed 13,000+ at its peak. The plant closed in 2017, ending a century-long industry.
Where people live in Weirton.
A quick guide to Weirton's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown Weirton
Historic core
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North End
Residential near former steel mill
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Weirton Heights
Hillside residential
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Follansbee (adjacent)
Smaller neighboring city
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Steubenville OH (adjacent)
Across the river
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Pittsburgh PA (35 min)
Major metro nearby
Where people spend their time in Weirton.
- Jimmy Carey Stadium Central Weirton
- Mountaineer Casino Racetrack (New Cumberland) New Cumberland
- Jim Carey Park Central Weirton
- Historic Starvaggi Theater Central Weirton
- Ohio River access Riverfront
- Downtown Pittsburgh (nearby) Pittsburgh PA
Planning a Weirton move.
- Steel industry decline has left economic challenges and housing affordability
- Pittsburgh is 35 minutes north; many Weirton residents commute
- Winter brings significant snow
- Tri-state corner means three different states' tax rules apply to different activities
Moving in Weirton: FAQ.
Is Weirton really that narrow a state?
Yes — the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia is only 5 miles wide at Weirton. You can literally drive from Ohio through Weirton's West Virginia territory to Pennsylvania in about 10 minutes on US-22. This creates unusual commerce patterns where many Weirton residents shop in Pennsylvania or Ohio for various tax advantages or retail options. It's a distinctive geographic oddity.
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