Living in Wickliffe, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wickliffe · Census data 2020–2024
Wickliffe has 12,659 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $81,750 (15% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $166,900, the median rent is $1,207/month.
Wickliffe at a glance
- Population
- 12,659
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $81,750State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $166,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,207/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wickliffe a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Ohio median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wickliffe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wickliffe the median home value is $166,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,315 a month in housing costs.
Wickliffe median household income
The median household income in Wickliffe is $81,750 and the income per person is $37,209. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wickliffe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,462
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.41
Wickliffe demographics
- Population
- 12,659
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 5,093
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wickliffe ›
Education in Wickliffe
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Wickliffe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wickliffe
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Wickliffe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickliffe | 12,659 | $81,750 | $166,900 | $1,207 |
| Willowick | 14,162 | $77,228 | $166,000 | $1,053 |
| Willoughby Hills | 9,975 | $67,214 | $328,600 | $1,116 |
| Euclid | 48,823 | $50,285 | $126,500 | $1,025 |
| Lakeline | 206 | $72,083 | $225,000 | $778 |
| Highland Heights | 8,623 | $122,863 | $371,400 | $1,836 |
| Richmond Heights | 10,626 | $60,833 | $208,800 | $961 |
| Willoughby | 24,046 | $71,309 | $216,900 | $1,171 |
| Eastlake | 17,493 | $62,072 | $172,100 | $973 |
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What is the median household income in Wickliffe, OH?
The median household income in Wickliffe is $81,750, 15% 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 Wickliffe?
The median home value in Wickliffe is $166,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Wickliffe?
The median gross rent in Wickliffe is $1,207 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Wickliffe, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Ohio median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Wickliffe?
The median age in Wickliffe is 41.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wickliffe?
The average commute to work in Wickliffe is 21 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wickliffe?
The unemployment rate in Wickliffe is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wickliffe?
25.5% of adults in Wickliffe 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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