Wickliffe, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Cuyahoga County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
12,639 Population 2,742/sq mi density
$79,052 Median Income $38,105 per capita
$158,400 Home Value $203,125 Zillow
$1,234 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 770 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,052 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,400 home value, $1,234/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Wickliffe, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,052
5% above
$38,105 per capita
Home Value
$158,400
44% below
Zillow: $203,125
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
6% above
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Wickliffe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
56%
Rent
106%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wickliffe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wickliffe residents earn a median household income of $79,052 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,105. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wickliffe is $158,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,125. Median rent is $1,234/month, with 22.1% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Wickliffe reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 770/100K.

Education

24.8% of adults in Wickliffe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wickliffe has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population12,639
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,742/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,052
Per Capita$38,105
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,400
Rent$1,234
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$203,125
Housing Units5,823
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property770/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,171/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation706 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries68

Did You Know?

The median home in Wickliffe was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.