West Unity, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Williams County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,894 Population 1,230/sq mi density
$62,045 Median Income $24,090 per capita
$108,200 Home Value $198,334 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$62,045 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $829/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Unity, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,045
17% below
$24,090 per capita
Home Value
$108,200
62% below
Zillow: $198,334
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How West Unity Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
38%
Rent
71%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Unity a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Unity residents earn a median household income of $62,045 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,090. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Unity is $108,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,334. Median rent is $829/month, with 22.8% 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 1970.

Education

11.7% of adults in West Unity hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Unity has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,894
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density1,230/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,045
Per Capita$24,090
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,200
Rent$829
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$198,334
Housing Units749
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,265/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation797 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in West Unity was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.