Living in Willoughby, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willoughby · Census data 2020–2024
Willoughby has 24,046 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $71,309 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $216,900, the median rent is $1,171/month.
Willoughby at a glance
- Population
- 24,046
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $71,309State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $216,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,171/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Willoughby a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willoughby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willoughby the median home value is $216,900, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,522 a month in housing costs.
Willoughby median household income
The median household income in Willoughby is $71,309 and the income per person is $45,050. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Willoughby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,393
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.01
Willoughby demographics
- Population
- 24,046
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 11,783
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willoughby ›
Education in Willoughby
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Willoughby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willoughby
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Willoughby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby | 24,046 | $71,309 | $216,900 | $1,171 |
| Eastlake | 17,493 | $62,072 | $172,100 | $973 |
| Timberlake | 573 | $81,375 | $227,100 | $1,125 |
| Lakeline | 206 | $72,083 | $225,000 | $778 |
| Waite Hill | 600 | $163,750 | $738,800 | — |
| Willowick | 14,162 | $77,228 | $166,000 | $1,053 |
| Wickliffe | 12,659 | $81,750 | $166,900 | $1,207 |
| Willoughby Hills | 9,975 | $67,214 | $328,600 | $1,116 |
| Kirtland Hills | 639 | $239,688 | $752,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Willoughby, OH?
The median household income in Willoughby is $71,309, about the same as 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?
The median home value in Willoughby is $216,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Willoughby?
The median gross rent in Willoughby is $1,171 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Willoughby, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Willoughby?
The median age in Willoughby is 45.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Willoughby?
The average commute to work in Willoughby is 23 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willoughby?
The unemployment rate in Willoughby is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willoughby?
36.6% of adults in Willoughby 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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