Living in West Unity, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Unity · Census data 2020–2024
West Unity has 1,812 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $66,759 (6% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $110,500, the median rent is $914/month.
West Unity at a glance
- Population
- 1,812
- Median age
- 34.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $66,759State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $110,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is West Unity a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Unity
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Unity the median home value is $110,500, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $937 a month in housing costs.
West Unity median household income
The median household income in West Unity is $66,759 and the income per person is $26,140. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Unity: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 746
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.70
West Unity demographics
- Population
- 1,812
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 666
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Unity ›
Education in West Unity
11.4% of adults 25 and older in West Unity have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Unity
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
West Unity vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Unity | 1,812 | $66,759 | $110,500 | $914 |
| Stryker | 1,155 | $72,569 | $119,400 | $850 |
| Fayette | 969 | $49,539 | $94,400 | $806 |
| Archbold | 4,397 | $72,631 | $176,400 | $755 |
| Montpelier | 3,905 | $41,269 | $106,900 | $768 |
| Pioneer | 1,024 | $44,671 | $152,400 | $743 |
| Waldron | 603 | $52,750 | $83,700 | $850 |
| Bryan | 8,631 | $52,865 | $144,400 | $806 |
| Pettisville | 447 | $98,594 | $165,600 | $918 |
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What is the median household income in West Unity, OH?
The median household income in West Unity is $66,759, 6% 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 Unity?
The median home value in West Unity is $110,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Unity?
The median gross rent in West Unity is $914 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is West Unity, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in West Unity?
The median age in West Unity is 34.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Unity?
The average commute to work in West Unity is 20 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Unity?
The unemployment rate in West Unity is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Unity?
11.4% of adults in West Unity 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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