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Walbridge, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lucas County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,027 Population 1,382/sq mi density
$56,719 Median Income $32,725 per capita
$126,900 Home Value $187,800 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 750 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,719 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,900 home value, $906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Walbridge, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,719
25% below
$32,725 per capita
Home Value
$126,900
55% below
Zillow: $187,800
Median Rent
$906/mo
22% below
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
74% below
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Walbridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walbridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
45%
Rent
78%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walbridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walbridge residents earn a median household income of $56,719 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,725. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walbridge is $126,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,800. Median rent is $906/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Walbridge reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 750/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Walbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walbridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,027
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,382/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,719
Per Capita$32,725
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,900
Rent$906
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$187,800
Housing Units1,398
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property750/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary130/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,817/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation616 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Walbridge was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.