At a Glance
Median Income
$83,036
$18,201 per capita
Home Value
$208,100
Zillow: $247,247
Bachelor's Degree+
57.4%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
16.7% smoking rate
How Wilberforce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilberforce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilberforce a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilberforce residents earn a median household income of $83,036 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,201. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,168 business establishments, including 377 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilberforce is $208,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,247. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
57.4% of adults in Wilberforce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilberforce has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,992
Median Age19.9 yrs
Density647/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,036
Per Capita$18,201
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,730M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,390
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,100
Rent
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$247,247
Housing Units339
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+29.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilberforce was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 377 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.