The Town FilesWeston, West Virginia
City in Lewis County · population 3,952 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,300
- Household income
- $52,070
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 38.9
Weston is a city of 3,952 people in Lewis County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $105,300, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of West Virginia towns, more walkable than 77% of West Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of West Virginia towns.
How Weston ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Weston is worth $105,300, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $52,070, which is more affordable than 76% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $770 a month. 52.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Weston | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,300 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $770 | $811 |
| Median household income | $52,070 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 52.8% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Weston
| People | Weston | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Weston
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 21.1°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.3 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weston since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 7, 1956 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 1989.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 28, 2002.
Severe weather in Lewis County since 1996
Lewis County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Flood | DR-4932: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| June 25, 2016 | Flood | DR-4273: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Lewis County
Lewis County had 5,743 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,319 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Weston itself the ACS puts it at 16.2%.
Public schools in Weston
3 public schools with 1,746 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | 9-12 | 729 | 15.5 |
| Peterson-Central Elementary School | PK-5 | 513 | 16.5 |
| Robert L. Bland Middle School | 6-8 | 504 | 14.8 |
Towns near Weston
- Buckhannon, WV13.0 mi · 5,186 people · home $158,100
- Clarksburg, WV16.9 mi · 16,061 people · home $129,900
- Bridgeport, WV21.7 mi · 9,336 people · home $291,600
- Philippi, WV23.3 mi · 2,929 people · home $114,500
Weston questions
Is Weston, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Weston scores better for retirees than 42% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 40%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Weston?
The median owner-occupied home in Weston is valued at $105,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,070, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $770 a month.
What is the weather like in Weston?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 24.3 inches of snow.
Does Weston get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 7, 1956. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)