Living in West Mansfield, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Mansfield · Census data 2020–2024
West Mansfield has 752 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $81,375 (14% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $172,300, the median rent is $1,057/month.
West Mansfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Mansfield at a glance
- Population
- 752
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $81,375State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $172,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,057/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Mansfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Ohio median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Mansfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Mansfield the median home value is $172,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,057 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,223 a month in housing costs.
West Mansfield median household income
The median household income in West Mansfield is $81,375 and the income per person is $43,064. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Mansfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 357
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.30
West Mansfield demographics
- Population
- 752
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Mansfield ›
Education in West Mansfield
13.9% of adults 25 and older in West Mansfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Mansfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
West Mansfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mansfield | 752 | $81,375 | $172,300 | $1,057 |
| Raymond | 415 | $118,950 | $325,800 | — |
| Ridgeway | 224 | $56,964 | $98,400 | $1,083 |
| Rushsylvania | 526 | $76,607 | $128,200 | $796 |
| Zanesfield | 161 | $90,313 | $154,200 | $850 |
| Valley Hi | 118 | $57,083 | $211,400 | $992 |
| Mount Victory | 577 | $56,875 | $147,200 | $942 |
| Bellefontaine | 13,807 | $58,806 | $180,500 | $857 |
| North Lewisburg | 1,706 | $59,271 | $161,900 | $1,097 |
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What is the median household income in West Mansfield, OH?
The median household income in West Mansfield is $81,375, 14% higher 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 Mansfield?
The median home value in West Mansfield is $172,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Mansfield?
The median gross rent in West Mansfield is $1,057 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is West Mansfield, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Ohio median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in West Mansfield?
The median age in West Mansfield is 41.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Mansfield?
The average commute to work in West Mansfield is 24 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Mansfield?
The unemployment rate in West Mansfield is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Mansfield?
13.9% of adults in West Mansfield 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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