At a Glance
Median Income
$61,641
$45,353 per capita
Home Value
$305,800
Zillow: $367,398
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.1% smoking rate
How Willoughby Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willoughby Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willoughby Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willoughby Hills residents earn a median household income of $61,641 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,353. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Willoughby Hills is $305,800 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,398. Median rent is $1,091/month, with 29.9% 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 1974.
Education
39.9% of adults in Willoughby Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willoughby Hills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population9,979
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density927/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,641
Per Capita$45,353
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
B+
Home Value$305,800
Rent$1,091
Ownership42.4%
Zillow$367,398
Housing Units5,515
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation863 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries68
Did You Know?
The median home in Willoughby Hills was built in 1974.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.