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Westover, West Virginia, in Monongalia county, is 55 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is home to some 3,941 residents.
In Westover, about 46% of adults are married. People in Westover have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
In 2000, Westover had a median family income of $43,469. More so than most places, the people in Westover generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($77) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westover. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Westover was owner-occupied.
In Westover, 91% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Westover. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Westover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Westover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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