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West Portsmouth, OH
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West Portsmouth, OH
At a Glance
How West Portsmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Portsmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Portsmouth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Portsmouth residents earn a median household income of $48,925 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,549. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 283 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Portsmouth is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,313. Median rent is $691/month, with 51.0% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
West Portsmouth reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,619/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in West Portsmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Portsmouth has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.