Living in Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willoughby Hills · Census data 2020–2024

Willoughby Hills has 9,975 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $67,214 (6% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $328,600, the median rent is $1,116/month.

Willoughby Hills at a glance

Population
9,975
Median age
40.4State: 39.7
Median household income
$67,214State: $71,389
Median home value
$328,600State: $214,800
Median rent
$1,116/moState: $1,034
Homeowners
42.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
Average commute
21 min

Is Willoughby Hills a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.

Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median; home values 53% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Willoughby Hills

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willoughby Hills the median home value is $328,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,116 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,174 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Willoughby Hills$328,600
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Willoughby Hills$1,116
Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413

Willoughby Hills median household income

The median household income in Willoughby Hills is $67,214 and the income per person is $47,797. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).

Median household income

Willoughby Hills$67,214
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734

Housing in Willoughby Hills: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
5,409
Owner-occupied
42.2%
Renter-occupied
57.8%
Vacant
6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
1.96

Willoughby Hills demographics

Population
9,975
Median age
40.4
Under 18
17.4%
65 and older
20%
Households
5,084
Foreign-born
8.6%
Veterans
5.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White70.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black22.6%
Asian4.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willoughby Hills ›

Education in Willoughby Hills

41.4% of adults 25 and older in Willoughby Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Willoughby Hills41.4%
Ohio31.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Willoughby Hills

Unemployment rate
3.7%State: 4.8%
Average commute
21 minState: 23 min
Work from home
20.9%
Drive alone
72.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
96.4%

Willoughby Hills vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Willoughby Hills9,975$67,214$328,600$1,116
Wickliffe12,659$81,750$166,900$1,207
Mayfield3,321$125,962$311,900$1,687
Waite Hill600$163,750$738,800—
Highland Heights8,623$122,863$371,400$1,836
Gates Mills2,207$231,250$743,400$3,111
Willowick14,162$77,228$166,000$1,053
Richmond Heights10,626$60,833$208,800$961
Willoughby24,046$71,309$216,900$1,171

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Living in Willoughby Hills: FAQ

What is the median household income in Willoughby Hills, OH?

The median household income in Willoughby Hills is $67,214, 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 Willoughby Hills?

The median home value in Willoughby Hills is $328,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.

How much is rent in Willoughby Hills?

The median gross rent in Willoughby Hills is $1,116 per month, about 28.9% of household income.

Is Willoughby Hills, OH a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Ohio median; home values 53% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Willoughby Hills?

The median age in Willoughby Hills is 40.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).

How long is the commute in Willoughby Hills?

The average commute to work in Willoughby Hills is 21 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Willoughby Hills?

The unemployment rate in Willoughby Hills is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Willoughby Hills?

41.4% of adults in Willoughby Hills 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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