Living in Willshire, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willshire · Census data 2020–2024
Willshire has 391 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $47,500 (33% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $80,000, the median rent is $867/month.
Willshire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willshire at a glance
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 36.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $47,500State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $80,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Willshire a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willshire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willshire the median home value is $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Willshire median household income
The median household income in Willshire is $47,500 and the income per person is $22,785. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Willshire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.68
Willshire demographics
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willshire ›
Education in Willshire
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Willshire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willshire
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Willshire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willshire | 391 | $47,500 | $80,000 | $867 |
| Wren | 206 | $50,625 | $82,500 | — |
| Monroe | 707 | $74,063 | $164,400 | $699 |
| Rockford | 1,008 | $57,833 | $135,400 | $805 |
| Decatur | 9,811 | $58,646 | $142,800 | $820 |
| Ohio City | 741 | $60,260 | $98,900 | $800 |
| Berne | 3,965 | $62,159 | $151,700 | $792 |
| Convoy | 1,040 | $61,094 | $99,100 | $818 |
| Geneva | 1,347 | $52,500 | $127,300 | $676 |
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What is the median household income in Willshire, OH?
The median household income in Willshire is $47,500, 33% 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 Willshire?
The median home value in Willshire is $80,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Willshire?
The median gross rent in Willshire is $867 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Willshire, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Willshire?
The median age in Willshire is 36.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Willshire?
The average commute to work in Willshire is 28 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willshire?
The unemployment rate in Willshire is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willshire?
5.9% of adults in Willshire 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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