At a Glance
Median Income
$74,138
$41,568 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
Zillow: $188,694
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
2,394/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Willowick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willowick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willowick 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
Willowick residents earn a median household income of $74,138 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,568. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Willowick is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,694. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 24.7% 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
Willowick reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,394/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Willowick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willowick has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,182
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density5,583/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,138
Per Capita$41,568
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$1,021
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$188,694
Housing Units6,510
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property2,394/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation623 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Willowick was founded in 1804.
The median home in Willowick was built in 1957.
15.3% 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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.