At a Glance
Median Income
$68,510
$33,527 per capita
Home Value
$181,400
Zillow: $217,007
Median Rent
$757/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.0% smoking rate
How Wellington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellington residents earn a median household income of $68,510 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,527. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,419 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellington is $181,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,007. Median rent is $757/month, with 27.5% 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 1971.
Education
23.9% of adults in Wellington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,514
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,240/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,510
Per Capita$33,527
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$2,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,400
Rent$757
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$217,007
Housing Units1,866
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,506/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation866 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellington was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.