The Town FilesNorth Hills, West Virginia
Town in Wood County · population 834 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $258,900
- Household income
- $145,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 34.6
North Hills is a town of 834 people in Wood County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $258,900, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of West Virginia towns, more upscale than 92% of West Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 85% of West Virginia towns.
How North Hills 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 North Hills is worth $258,900, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $145,000, which is more affordable than 84% of West Virginia towns. 98.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Hills | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $258,900 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | — | $811 |
| Median household income | $145,000 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 98.0% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Hills
| People | North Hills | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 35.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.4% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 15.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in North Hills
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.0°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.3 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Hills since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 10, 2003 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2015.
Severe weather in Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | DR-4787: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Mud/Landslide | DR-4359: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Wood County
Wood County had 35,511 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,626 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in North Hills itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Towns near North Hills
- Vienna, WV1.2 mi · 10,652 people · home $154,300
- Boaz, WV3.9 mi · 1,321 people · home $244,500
- Parkersburg, WV4.2 mi · 29,738 people · home $121,600
- Belpre, OH5.1 mi · 6,728 people · home $159,000
- Williamstown, WV6.4 mi · 2,997 people · home $182,500
- Reno, OH7.5 mi · 1,129 people · home $213,800
- Blennerhassett, WV7.7 mi · 3,118 people · home $179,800
- Lubeck, WV8.1 mi · 1,309 people · home $236,700
North Hills questions
Is North Hills, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Hills scores better for retirees than 93% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 17%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in North Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in North Hills is valued at $258,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $145,000, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in North Hills?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11.3 inches of snow.
Does North Hills get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 10, 2003. 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)