Living in West Carrollton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Carrollton · Census data 2020–2024
West Carrollton has 12,976 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $61,619 (14% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $156,900, the median rent is $1,028/month.
West Carrollton at a glance
- Population
- 12,976
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $61,619State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $156,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,028/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Carrollton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in West Carrollton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Carrollton the median home value is $156,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,442 a month in housing costs.
West Carrollton median household income
The median household income in West Carrollton is $61,619 and the income per person is $35,239. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Carrollton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,162
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.19
West Carrollton demographics
- Population
- 12,976
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 5,888
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Carrollton ›
Education in West Carrollton
21.7% of adults 25 and older in West Carrollton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Carrollton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
West Carrollton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton | 12,976 | $61,619 | $156,900 | $1,028 |
| Moraine | 6,536 | $48,788 | $156,800 | $1,035 |
| Miamisburg | 19,948 | $82,900 | $231,300 | $1,132 |
| Drexel | 1,751 | $32,094 | $63,800 | $1,109 |
| Oakwood | 9,458 | $156,667 | $370,100 | $1,416 |
| Kettering | 57,206 | $74,681 | $208,500 | $1,051 |
| Centerville | 25,205 | $85,492 | $287,200 | $1,270 |
| Germantown | 5,825 | $90,125 | $205,900 | $1,004 |
| Carlisle | 5,543 | $71,136 | $207,100 | $962 |
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What is the median household income in West Carrollton, OH?
The median household income in West Carrollton is $61,619, 14% 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 West Carrollton?
The median home value in West Carrollton is $156,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Carrollton?
The median gross rent in West Carrollton is $1,028 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is West Carrollton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in West Carrollton?
The median age in West Carrollton is 36.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Carrollton?
The average commute to work in West Carrollton is 23 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Carrollton?
The unemployment rate in West Carrollton is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Carrollton?
21.7% of adults in West Carrollton 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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