Living in Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wright-Patterson AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Wright-Patterson AFB has 1,508 residents with a median age of 25.4. The median household income is $89,615 (26% higher than the Ohio median), the median rent is $1,422/month.
Wright-Patterson AFB at a glance
- Population
- 1,508
- Median age
- 25.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $89,615State: $71,389
- Median rent
- $1,422/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 2.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Wright-Patterson AFB a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wright-Patterson AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wright-Patterson AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,422 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wright-Patterson AFB median household income
The median household income in Wright-Patterson AFB is $89,615 and the income per person is $32,789. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Wright-Patterson AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 461
- Owner-occupied
- 2.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 97.4%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.90
Wright-Patterson AFB demographics
- Population
- 1,508
- Median age
- 25.4
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 1.9%
- Households
- 426
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 19.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wright-Patterson AFB ›
Education in Wright-Patterson AFB
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Wright-Patterson AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wright-Patterson AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 9.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Wright-Patterson AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright-Patterson AFB | 1,508 | $89,615 | — | $1,422 |
| Fairborn | 34,534 | $61,751 | $175,000 | $977 |
| Huber Heights | 43,455 | $79,131 | $177,300 | $1,258 |
| Park Layne | 4,301 | $82,604 | $131,400 | $898 |
| Medway | 580 | $90,814 | $182,300 | — |
| Crystal Lakes | 1,245 | $62,583 | $136,800 | $867 |
| Riverside | 24,435 | $61,352 | $147,800 | $1,050 |
| Holiday Valley | 1,660 | $91,705 | $206,800 | — |
| Beavercreek | 47,126 | $110,088 | $279,600 | $1,457 |
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What is the median household income in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH?
The median household income in Wright-Patterson AFB is $89,615, 26% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Wright-Patterson AFB?
The median gross rent in Wright-Patterson AFB is $1,422 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is Wright-Patterson AFB, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: unemployment of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Wright-Patterson AFB?
The median age in Wright-Patterson AFB is 25.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Wright-Patterson AFB?
The average commute to work in Wright-Patterson AFB is 13 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wright-Patterson AFB?
The unemployment rate in Wright-Patterson AFB is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wright-Patterson AFB?
37.3% of adults in Wright-Patterson AFB 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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