Living in West Leipsic, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Leipsic · Census data 2020–2024
West Leipsic has 216 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $61,458 (14% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $96,900, the median rent is $839/month.
West Leipsic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Leipsic at a glance
- Population
- 216
- Median age
- 40State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $61,458State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $96,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is West Leipsic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Leipsic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Leipsic the median home value is $96,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
West Leipsic median household income
The median household income in West Leipsic is $61,458 and the income per person is $27,270. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Leipsic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.60
West Leipsic demographics
- Population
- 216
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 83
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Leipsic ›
Education in West Leipsic
12.9% of adults 25 and older in West Leipsic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Leipsic
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.1%
West Leipsic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leipsic | 216 | $61,458 | $96,900 | $839 |
| Leipsic | 2,033 | $67,946 | $110,700 | $1,125 |
| Ottawa | 4,441 | $69,950 | $190,700 | $803 |
| Glandorf | 1,162 | $110,580 | $249,300 | $1,010 |
| Miller City | 186 | $84,375 | $157,300 | — |
| Gilboa | 230 | $77,708 | $117,800 | $750 |
| Deshler | 1,728 | $63,750 | $112,500 | $820 |
| Hamler | 630 | $62,917 | $115,400 | $853 |
| McComb | 1,297 | $64,112 | $146,800 | $829 |
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What is the median household income in West Leipsic, OH?
The median household income in West Leipsic is $61,458, 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 Leipsic?
The median home value in West Leipsic is $96,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Leipsic?
The median gross rent in West Leipsic is $839 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Leipsic, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in West Leipsic?
The median age in West Leipsic is 40 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Leipsic?
The average commute to work in West Leipsic is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Leipsic?
The unemployment rate in West Leipsic is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Leipsic?
12.9% of adults in West Leipsic 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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