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Wheeling, WV vs Elmont, NY

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- Household income in Elmont, is 140% more than it is in Wheeling and is 34% above the National Average.
- Wheeling unemployment rate is 6.8%.
- Elmont unemployment rate is 5.9%.
 Wheeling, WVElmont, NYUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth24.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.2%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$29,555  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$104,539$69,021
 Family Median Income$65,239  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Wheeling, WVElmont, NYUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock3.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.9%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock3.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.2%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.0%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock19.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock18.5%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Wheeling, WVElmont, NYUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.4%6.5%
 Community, social services2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.2%1.2%
 Education, library5.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock5.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.5%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock4.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.8%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock14.0%13.1%
Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 13 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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Reviews for Elmont    2 Reviews

I am realtor in Elmont and the majority of my buyers are young couples and young families who are moving into the area because of the quality of life here and proximity  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a quiet tree lined community. I have lived here 22years and I can see the change that is taking place. It seem to be more of a western Carribean community at  More

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