Living in Wheelersburg, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheelersburg · Census data 2020–2024
Wheelersburg has 6,313 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $63,132 (12% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $210,000, the median rent is $685/month.
Wheelersburg at a glance
- Population
- 6,313
- Median age
- 41State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $63,132State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $210,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $685/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Wheelersburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Ohio median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Wheelersburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheelersburg the median home value is $210,000, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,503 a month in housing costs.
Wheelersburg median household income
The median household income in Wheelersburg is $63,132 and the income per person is $33,999. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wheelersburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,701
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.38
Wheelersburg demographics
- Population
- 6,313
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 2,571
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheelersburg ›
Education in Wheelersburg
32.8% of adults 25 and older in Wheelersburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheelersburg
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Wheelersburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelersburg | 6,313 | $63,132 | $210,000 | $685 |
| Sciotodale | 794 | $50,507 | $120,000 | $847 |
| New Boston | 2,470 | $22,932 | $64,200 | $616 |
| Portsmouth | 17,728 | $34,713 | $103,300 | $747 |
| South Shore | 1,642 | $29,340 | $89,200 | $624 |
| Rosemount | 2,199 | $41,742 | $111,900 | $975 |
| Franklin Furnace | 1,594 | $59,621 | $147,200 | $706 |
| South Webster | 873 | $60,417 | $113,100 | $652 |
| West Portsmouth | 2,605 | $41,695 | $115,500 | $726 |
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What is the median household income in Wheelersburg, OH?
The median household income in Wheelersburg is $63,132, 12% 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 Wheelersburg?
The median home value in Wheelersburg is $210,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Wheelersburg?
The median gross rent in Wheelersburg is $685 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Wheelersburg, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Ohio median.
What is the median age in Wheelersburg?
The median age in Wheelersburg is 41 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wheelersburg?
The average commute to work in Wheelersburg is 23 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheelersburg?
The unemployment rate in Wheelersburg is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheelersburg?
32.8% of adults in Wheelersburg 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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