Living in Wellston, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellston · Census data 2020–2024
Wellston has 5,452 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $56,193 (21% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $124,000, the median rent is $534/month.
Wellston at a glance
- Population
- 5,452
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $56,193State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $124,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $534/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Wellston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wellston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellston the median home value is $124,000, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $534 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,046 a month in housing costs.
Wellston median household income
The median household income in Wellston is $56,193 and the income per person is $29,095. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wellston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,325
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.63
Wellston demographics
- Population
- 5,452
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 2,030
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellston ›
Education in Wellston
12% of adults 25 and older in Wellston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellston
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Wellston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston | 5,452 | $56,193 | $124,000 | $534 |
| Hamden | 796 | $46,711 | $99,600 | $757 |
| Coalton | 588 | $45,955 | $55,600 | $567 |
| Jackson | 6,231 | $53,538 | $153,600 | $759 |
| McArthur | 2,110 | $49,439 | $187,200 | $554 |
| Wilkesville | 101 | $50,313 | $70,400 | — |
| Oak Hill | 1,545 | $44,821 | $94,600 | $795 |
| Richmond Dale | 473 | $64,438 | $87,000 | — |
| Rio Grande | 739 | $24,524 | $186,800 | $473 |
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What is the median household income in Wellston, OH?
The median household income in Wellston is $56,193, 21% 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 Wellston?
The median home value in Wellston is $124,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Wellston?
The median gross rent in Wellston is $534 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Wellston, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Wellston?
The median age in Wellston is 40.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wellston?
The average commute to work in Wellston is 36 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellston?
The unemployment rate in Wellston is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellston?
12% of adults in Wellston 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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