Waite Hill, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Waite Hill is a small town in Ohio with a population of 532. Residents earn $159,375 per year, which is 112% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
532 Population 127/sq mi density
$159,375 Median Income $99,797 per capita
$746,400 Home Value $757,368 Zillow
N/A Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$159,375 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$746,400 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $159,375
112% higher than US avg
Home Value $746,400
165% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.0%
111% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.0%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Waite Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population532
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$159,375
Per Capita$99,797
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$135,914M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$746,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$757,368
Rent Burden16.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property644/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary429/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation773 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.4%
Libraries68

Is Waite Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waite Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Waite Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waite Hill is $159,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 112% above $75,149. This places Waite Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waite Hill is $746,400, making it a premium housing market at 165% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Waite Hill is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 644 per 100,000, 67% below the national average.

Education

Waite Hill is a highly educated community — 71.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Waite Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Waite Hill has a population of 532 with a density of 127 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

532
Total Population
127
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%
Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Waite Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Waite Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waite Hill is $159,375, which is 112% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Waite Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$159,375
112% above US avg
Per Capita Income$99,797
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
IRS Avg AGI$80,817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)39,269
County GDP$135,914M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,107
Healthcare3,799
Retail3,902
Manufacturing1,516

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone59.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Waite Hill is $746,400, 165% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $757,368.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$746,400
165% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$757,368

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden16.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,487
142% above US avg
Effective Rate1.14%
In Waite Hill, 33.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Waite Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.5%
Checkup Rate78.7%
Premature Death10,171/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access97.9%
Healthcare Facilities3,799
Waite Hill has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 644 per 100,000 (67% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Waite Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property643.8/100K
67% below US avg
Burglary429.2/100K
Theft214.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)82

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Waite Hill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation773 ft (236 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates41.6087°N, 81.3888°W
County FIPS39035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 31.5-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.9%
D 65.4%

Winner: Democrat by 31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.0%
111% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density127/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%
Public Libraries68
Healthcare Facilities3,799
Restaurants3,107
Retail Stores3,902

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)82
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone59.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.7%

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