At a Glance
Median Income
$70,884
$43,988 per capita
Home Value
$206,200
Zillow: $246,665
Median Rent
$1,147/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.4% smoking rate
How Willoughby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willoughby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willoughby a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willoughby residents earn a median household income of $70,884 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,988. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 is $206,200 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,665. Median rent is $1,147/month, with 30.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Willoughby reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 936/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Willoughby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willoughby 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
Population23,934
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,337/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,884
Per Capita$43,988
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,200
Rent$1,147
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$246,665
Housing Units12,208
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property936/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation631 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Willoughby was founded in 1798.
The median home in Willoughby was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% 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.