West Liberty, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Champaign County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,438 Population 1,179/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $31,029 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $315,636 Zillow
$630 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $630/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Liberty, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$31,029 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Zillow: $315,636
Median Rent
$630/mo
46% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How West Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
57%
Rent
54%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Liberty a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Liberty residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,029. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Liberty is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,636. Median rent is $630/month, with 28.0% 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 1955.

Education

18.1% of adults in West Liberty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Liberty has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,438
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,179/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$31,029
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$1,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$630
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$315,636
Housing Units889
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,612/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,198 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in West Liberty was built in 1955.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.