Allendale / Mount Olivet median real estate price is $146,440, which is more expensive than 48.2% of the neighborhoods in West Virginia and 16.1% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
The average rental price in Allendale / Mount Olivet is currently $1,040, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. Rents here are currently lower in price than 62.3% of West Virginia neighborhoods.
Allendale / Mount Olivet is a rural neighborhood (based on population density) located in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Allendale / Mount Olivet real estate is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to small (studio to two bedroom) single-family homes and mobile homes. Most of the residential real estate is owner occupied. Many of the residences in the Allendale / Mount Olivet neighborhood are established but not old, having been built between 1970 and 1999. A number of residences were also built between 1940 and 1969.
Allendale / Mount Olivet has a 11.0% vacancy rate, which is well above average compared to other U.S. neighborhoods (higher than 63.3% of American neighborhoods). Most vacant housing here is vacant year round. This could either signal that there is a weak demand for real estate in the neighborhood or that large amount of new housing has been built and not yet occupied. Either way, if you live here, you may find many of the homes or apartments are empty.
Many things matter about a neighborhood, but the first thing most people notice is the way a neighborhood looks and its particular character. For example, one might notice whether the buildings all date from a certain time period or whether shop signs are in multiple languages. This particular neighborhood in Wheeling, the Allendale / Mount Olivet neighborhood, has some outstanding things about the way it looks and its way of life that are worth highlighting.
One of the notable things about Allendale / Mount Olivet is that it is one of the quietest neighborhoods in America, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and quantitative rating of quietness. When you are here, you will find it to be very quiet. If quiet and peaceful are your cup of tea, you may have found a great place for you.
If you're nearing retirement age, or in retirement, the Allendale / Mount Olivet is an excellent choice for you to consider for top-quality retirement living. This neighborhood is rated by NeighborhoodScout as among the top 5.9% of retiree-friendly neighborhoods in West Virginia, combining peace and quiet, safety from crime, and offering diverse housing options from which retirees can choose. Maybe it's because of these amenities that a large proportion of the residents here are college educated seniors, mixed with other age groups. For these and other reasons, NeighborhoodScout identifies this neighborhood as a top-notch place to consider if you are thinking of or planning to retire in West Virginia. In addition to being an excellent choice for active retirees, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for families with school-aged children.
Did you know that the Allendale / Mount Olivet neighborhood has more Slovak and Lebanese ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 1.9% of this neighborhood's residents have Slovak ancestry and 1.2% have Lebanese ancestry.
How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.
The neighbors in the Allendale / Mount Olivet neighborhood in Wheeling are middle-income, making it a moderate income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 48.9% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 3.0% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 72.7% of America's neighborhoods.
A neighborhood is far different if it is dominated by enlisted military personnel rather than people who earn their living by farming. It is also different if most of the neighbors are clerical support or managers. What is wonderful is the sheer diversity of neighborhoods, allowing you to find the type that fits your lifestyle and aspirations.
In the Allendale / Mount Olivet neighborhood, 35.2% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is manufacturing and laborer occupations, with 27.3% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants (20.4%), and 16.9% in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations.
The most common language spoken in the Allendale / Mount Olivet neighborhood is English, spoken by 98.1% of households. Some people also speak Polish (3.0%).
Culture is shared learned behavior. We learn it from our parents, their parents, our houses of worship, and much of our culture – our learned behavior – comes from our ancestors. That is why ancestry and ethnicity can be so interesting and important to understand: places with concentrations of people of one or more ancestries often express those shared learned behaviors and this gives each neighborhood its own culture. Even different neighborhoods in the same city can have drastically different cultures.
In the Allendale / Mount Olivet neighborhood in Wheeling, WV, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as German (22.4%). There are also a number of people of Irish ancestry (15.3%), and residents who report English roots (9.5%), and some of the residents are also of Italian ancestry (5.9%), along with some Polish ancestry residents (4.4%), among others.
How you get to work – car, bus, train or other means – and how much of your day it takes to do so is a large quality of life and financial issue. Especially with gasoline prices rising and expected to continue doing so, the length and means of one's commute can be a financial burden. Some neighborhoods are physically located so that many residents have to drive in their own car, others are set up so many walk to work, or can take a train, bus, or bike. The greatest number of commuters in Allendale / Mount Olivet neighborhood spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting one-way to work (47.0% of working residents), which is shorter than the time spent commuting to work for most Americans.
Here most residents (84.9%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors to get to work (8.5%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.
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Raw data sources: American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Geological Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: 2020 (latest available). Updated annually. Please note: Unemployment data updated November 2022.
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School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to WV* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Cameron Elementary School
12 Church St Cameron, WV 26033 |
PK-05 | ||
Cameron High School
2012 Blue And Gold Rd Cameron, WV 26033 |
06-12 | ||
John Marshall High School
1300 Wheeling Ave Glen Dale, WV 26038 |
09-12 | ||
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
800 Marshall St Mcmechen, WV 26040 |
PK-05 | ||
Sherrard Middle School
1000 Fairmont Pk Wheeling, WV 26003 |
06-08 | ||
Hilltop Elementary School
2 Ram Dr Wheeling, WV 26003 |
PK-05 | ||
* 10 is highest |
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