How much house does $500,000 buy you in Weirton?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Weirton?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Weirton right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

90 View St, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $380,000
- 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,616
- See 90 View St, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

4985 State Route 213, Toronto, OH 43964
- Price: $299,500
- 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,236
- See 4985 State Route 213, Toronto, OH 43964 on Redfin.com

8720 Us-22A, Bloomingdale, OH 43910
- Price: $359,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,040
- See 8720 Us-22A, Bloomingdale, OH 43910 on Redfin.com

450 Two Ridge Rd, Steubenville, OH 43953
- Price: $389,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,706
- See 450 Two Ridge Rd, Steubenville, OH 43953 on Redfin.com

268 Kingsview Dr, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $429,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,084
- See 268 Kingsview Dr, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

57 Anthony Dr, Steubenville, OH 43953
- Price: $380,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,434
- See 57 Anthony Dr, Steubenville, OH 43953 on Redfin.com

3466 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $330,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,828
- See 3466 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

4000 State Route 152, Dillonvale, OH 43917
- Price: $319,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,040
- See 4000 State Route 152, Dillonvale, OH 43917 on Redfin.com

1001 Granard Pkwy, Steubenville, OH 43952
- Price: $385,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,104
- See 1001 Granard Pkwy, Steubenville, OH 43952 on Redfin.com

6291 Veterans Blvd, Chester, WV 26034
- Price: $349,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,541
- See 6291 Veterans Blvd, Chester, WV 26034 on Redfin.com

889 Township Road 217, Bloomingdale, OH 43910
- Price: $321,500
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,081
- See 889 Township Road 217, Bloomingdale, OH 43910 on Redfin.com

218 High St, Amsterdam, OH 43903
- Price: $315,000
- 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,568
- See 218 High St, Amsterdam, OH 43903 on Redfin.com

3465 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $350,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,760
- See 3465 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

6803 County Road 22A, Bloomingdale, OH 43910
- Price: $424,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,670
- See 6803 County Road 22A, Bloomingdale, OH 43910 on Redfin.com

139 Patterson Rd, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $299,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,175
- See 139 Patterson Rd, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

1026 Granard Pkwy, Steubenville, OH 43952
- Price: $375,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,078
- See 1026 Granard Pkwy, Steubenville, OH 43952 on Redfin.com

3901 Beaumont Dr, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,882
- See 3901 Beaumont Dr, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

1321 Congo Arroyo Rd, New Cumberland, WV 26047
- Price: $374,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,880
- See 1321 Congo Arroyo Rd, New Cumberland, WV 26047 on Redfin.com

220 Bantam Ridge Ct, Steubenville, OH 43953
- Price: $309,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,536
- See 220 Bantam Ridge Ct, Steubenville, OH 43953 on Redfin.com

249 Greenlawn Blvd, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $299,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,456
- See 249 Greenlawn Blvd, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

1281 Township Road 129, Adena, OH 43901
- Price: $342,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,376
- See 1281 Township Road 129, Adena, OH 43901 on Redfin.com

3981 Washington School Rd, New Cumberland, WV 26047
- Price: $329,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,287
- See 3981 Washington School Rd, New Cumberland, WV 26047 on Redfin.com

1388 County Road 53, Irondale, OH 43932
- Price: $299,900
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,464
- See 1388 County Road 53, Irondale, OH 43932 on Redfin.com

153 Lowes Dr, New Cumberland, WV 26047
- Price: $398,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,105
- See 153 Lowes Dr, New Cumberland, WV 26047 on Redfin.com

265 Lynnwood Ave, Bloomingdale, OH 43910
- Price: $425,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,824
- See 265 Lynnwood Ave, Bloomingdale, OH 43910 on Redfin.com

105 Anderson Ln, Bloomingdale, OH 43910
- Price: $399,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,800
- See 105 Anderson Ln, Bloomingdale, OH 43910 on Redfin.com

279 Haley Cir, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $343,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,540
- See 279 Haley Cir, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

Valley View Dr, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $343,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,520
- See Valley View Dr, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com

261 Valley View Dr, Weirton, WV 26062
- Price: $345,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,514
- See 261 Valley View Dr, Weirton, WV 26062 on Redfin.com