Living in Whitehall, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitehall · Census data 2020–2024
Whitehall has 20,019 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $51,759 (27% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $159,600, the median rent is $1,145/month.
Whitehall at a glance
- Population
- 20,019
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $51,759State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $159,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,145/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Whitehall a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Whitehall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitehall the median home value is $159,600, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,145 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,221 a month in housing costs.
Whitehall median household income
The median household income in Whitehall is $51,759 and the income per person is $27,335. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Whitehall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,900
- Owner-occupied
- 39.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.3%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.44
Whitehall demographics
- Population
- 20,019
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 8,183
- Foreign-born
- 17.1%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitehall ›
Education in Whitehall
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Whitehall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitehall
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Whitehall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | 20,019 | $51,759 | $159,600 | $1,145 |
| Bexley | 13,114 | $157,841 | $527,800 | $1,268 |
| Brice | 161 | $56,853 | $262,500 | $1,131 |
| Blacklick Estates | 8,389 | $69,368 | $165,000 | $1,358 |
| Gahanna | 35,486 | $109,061 | $350,900 | $1,466 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,224 | $72,972 | $244,300 | $1,259 |
| Columbus | 914,802 | $66,082 | $252,900 | $1,295 |
| Groveport | 5,900 | $93,586 | $275,100 | $1,082 |
| Minerva Park | 2,446 | $130,878 | $311,900 | $2,186 |
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What is the median household income in Whitehall, OH?
The median household income in Whitehall is $51,759, 27% 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 Whitehall?
The median home value in Whitehall is $159,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Whitehall?
The median gross rent in Whitehall is $1,145 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Whitehall, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Whitehall?
The median age in Whitehall is 36.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Whitehall?
The average commute to work in Whitehall is 21 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitehall?
The unemployment rate in Whitehall is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitehall?
14.1% of adults in Whitehall 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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