Living in Westerville, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westerville · Census data 2020–2024
Westerville has 38,645 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $109,404 (53% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $374,500, the median rent is $1,364/month.
Westerville at a glance
- Population
- 38,645
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $109,404State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $374,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,364/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Westerville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westerville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westerville the median home value is $374,500, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,364 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,120 a month in housing costs.
Westerville median household income
The median household income in Westerville is $109,404 and the income per person is $52,858. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Westerville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,912
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.43
Westerville demographics
- Population
- 38,645
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 15,208
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westerville ›
Education in Westerville
57.9% of adults 25 and older in Westerville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 24% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westerville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Westerville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | $374,500 | $1,364 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,111 | $97,039 | $235,400 | $1,582 |
| Minerva Park | 2,446 | $130,878 | $311,900 | $2,186 |
| Worthington | 14,938 | $127,382 | $440,500 | $1,232 |
| Gahanna | 35,486 | $109,061 | $350,900 | $1,466 |
| Riverlea | 543 | $161,250 | $572,500 | $1,500 |
| Galena | 1,709 | $134,830 | $467,000 | $1,229 |
| New Albany | 10,896 | $238,250 | $772,100 | $2,355 |
| Sunbury | 8,005 | $108,787 | $374,600 | $1,649 |
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What is the median household income in Westerville, OH?
The median household income in Westerville is $109,404, 53% 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 Westerville?
The median home value in Westerville is $374,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Westerville?
The median gross rent in Westerville is $1,364 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Westerville, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westerville?
The median age in Westerville is 40.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Westerville?
The average commute to work in Westerville is 19 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westerville?
The unemployment rate in Westerville is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westerville?
57.9% of adults in Westerville 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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