Living in Waldo, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waldo · Census data 2020–2024
Waldo has 370 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $64,519 (10% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $917/month.
Waldo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waldo at a glance
- Population
- 370
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $64,519State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Waldo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waldo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waldo the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,577 a month in housing costs.
Waldo median household income
The median household income in Waldo is $64,519 and the income per person is $31,041. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Waldo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 171
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.42
Waldo demographics
- Population
- 370
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waldo ›
Education in Waldo
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Waldo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waldo
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Waldo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo | 370 | $64,519 | $150,000 | $917 |
| Prospect | 1,157 | $70,833 | $164,100 | $1,072 |
| Ashley | 1,593 | $56,596 | $153,400 | $1,039 |
| Green Camp | 437 | $56,250 | $123,300 | $775 |
| Marion | 35,669 | $47,951 | $119,500 | $856 |
| Cardington | 1,928 | $70,260 | $155,000 | $905 |
| Richwood | 2,332 | $64,007 | $180,300 | $852 |
| Magnetic Springs | 359 | $77,813 | $137,500 | $1,000 |
| Delaware | 44,589 | $99,786 | $318,400 | $1,286 |
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What is the median household income in Waldo, OH?
The median household income in Waldo is $64,519, 10% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waldo?
The median home value in Waldo is $150,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Waldo?
The median gross rent in Waldo is $917 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is Waldo, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Waldo?
The median age in Waldo is 34.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Waldo?
The average commute to work in Waldo is 31 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waldo?
The unemployment rate in Waldo is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waldo?
18.3% of adults in Waldo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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