Living in Willard, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willard · Census data 2020–2024
Willard has 6,164 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $53,542 (25% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $115,700, the median rent is $889/month.
Willard at a glance
- Population
- 6,164
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $53,542State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $115,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $889/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Willard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willard the median home value is $115,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,003 a month in housing costs.
Willard median household income
The median household income in Willard is $53,542 and the income per person is $28,151. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Willard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,810
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.33
Willard demographics
- Population
- 6,164
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 2,593
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willard ›
Education in Willard
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Willard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willard
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Willard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard | 6,164 | $53,542 | $115,700 | $889 |
| Celeryville | 262 | $99,904 | $134,600 | — |
| New Haven | 382 | $68,462 | $74,500 | — |
| Holiday Lakes | 924 | $125,952 | $250,000 | — |
| Plymouth | 1,804 | $73,750 | $116,300 | $825 |
| North Fairfield | 569 | $74,000 | $104,400 | $1,102 |
| Shiloh | 526 | $64,432 | $90,000 | $850 |
| Attica | 755 | $69,063 | $113,800 | $756 |
| New Washington | 1,045 | $62,446 | $114,800 | $867 |
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What is the median household income in Willard, OH?
The median household income in Willard is $53,542, 25% 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 Willard?
The median home value in Willard is $115,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Willard?
The median gross rent in Willard is $889 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Willard, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Willard?
The median age in Willard is 39.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Willard?
The average commute to work in Willard is 22 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willard?
The unemployment rate in Willard is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willard?
16.6% of adults in Willard 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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