Living in West Portsmouth, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Portsmouth · Census data 2020–2024
West Portsmouth has 2,605 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $41,695 (42% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $115,500, the median rent is $726/month.
West Portsmouth at a glance
- Population
- 2,605
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $41,695State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $115,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $726/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Portsmouth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West Portsmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Portsmouth the median home value is $115,500, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $726 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,256 a month in housing costs.
West Portsmouth median household income
The median household income in West Portsmouth is $41,695 and the income per person is $28,419. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Portsmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,467
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 1.99
West Portsmouth demographics
- Population
- 2,605
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 1,309
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Portsmouth ›
Education in West Portsmouth
11.3% of adults 25 and older in West Portsmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Portsmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
West Portsmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Portsmouth | 2,605 | $41,695 | $115,500 | $726 |
| Rosemount | 2,199 | $41,742 | $111,900 | $975 |
| Portsmouth | 17,728 | $34,713 | $103,300 | $747 |
| South Shore | 1,642 | $29,340 | $89,200 | $624 |
| New Boston | 2,470 | $22,932 | $64,200 | $616 |
| Friendship | 353 | $134,259 | — | — |
| Lucasville | 1,527 | $64,044 | $226,100 | $912 |
| Sciotodale | 794 | $50,507 | $120,000 | $847 |
| Wheelersburg | 6,313 | $63,132 | $210,000 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in West Portsmouth, OH?
The median household income in West Portsmouth is $41,695, 42% 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 Portsmouth?
The median home value in West Portsmouth is $115,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Portsmouth?
The median gross rent in West Portsmouth is $726 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Portsmouth, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in West Portsmouth?
The median age in West Portsmouth is 46.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Portsmouth?
The average commute to work in West Portsmouth is 24 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Portsmouth?
The unemployment rate in West Portsmouth is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Portsmouth?
11.3% of adults in West Portsmouth 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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