Living in Wilberforce, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilberforce · Census data 2020–2024
Wilberforce has 1,951 residents with a median age of 20.1. The median household income is $67,019 (6% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $145,900.
Wilberforce at a glance
- Population
- 1,951
- Median age
- 20.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $67,019State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $145,900State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Wilberforce a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 16.2%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wilberforce
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilberforce the median home value is $145,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,359 a month in housing costs.
Wilberforce median household income
The median household income in Wilberforce is $67,019 and the income per person is $18,909. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wilberforce: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.00
Wilberforce demographics
- Population
- 1,951
- Median age
- 20.1
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 7.6%
- Households
- 266
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilberforce ›
Education in Wilberforce
62.8% of adults 25 and older in Wilberforce have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilberforce
- Unemployment rate
- 16.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 50.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 34.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Wilberforce vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilberforce | 1,951 | $67,019 | $145,900 | — |
| Xenia | 25,689 | $56,029 | $162,400 | $931 |
| Cedarville | 4,070 | $63,750 | $200,800 | $872 |
| Yellow Springs | 3,711 | $85,982 | $332,000 | $879 |
| Clifton | 143 | $82,969 | $193,800 | $867 |
| Shawnee Hills | 2,534 | $108,750 | $198,900 | $1,135 |
| Jamestown | 2,229 | $56,667 | $146,500 | $910 |
| Fairborn | 34,534 | $61,751 | $175,000 | $977 |
| Spring Valley | 575 | $80,000 | $157,100 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Wilberforce, OH?
The median household income in Wilberforce is $67,019, 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 Wilberforce?
The median home value in Wilberforce is $145,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Wilberforce, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 16.2%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Wilberforce?
The median age in Wilberforce is 20.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wilberforce?
The average commute to work in Wilberforce is 17 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilberforce?
The unemployment rate in Wilberforce is 16.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilberforce?
62.8% of adults in Wilberforce 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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