At a Glance
Median Income
$107,054
$50,681 per capita
Home Value
$343,200
Zillow: $451,260
Median Rent
$1,409/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
1,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
9.8% smoking rate
How Westerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westerville 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
Westerville residents earn a median household income of $107,054 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,681. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westerville is $343,200 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $451,260. Median rent is $1,409/month, with 31.2% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Westerville reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,755/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.3% of adults in Westerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westerville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population38,543
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,059/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,054
Per Capita$50,681
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$343,200
Rent$1,409
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$451,260
Housing Units15,728
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property1,755/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault160/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation902 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Westerville was founded in 1858.
The median home in Westerville was built in 1982.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.