Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Montgomery County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,560 Population 158/sq mi density
$79,205 Median Income $30,066 per capita
$1,434 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$79,205 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,205
5% above
$30,066 per capita
Median Rent
$1,434/mo
23% above
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
13% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Wright-Patterson AFB Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Rent
123%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wright-Patterson AFB a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wright-Patterson AFB residents earn a median household income of $79,205 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,066. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.

Education

38.2% of adults in Wright-Patterson AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wright-Patterson AFB has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population1,560
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans24.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,205
Per Capita$30,066
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,434
Ownership1.0%
Zillow$198,158
Housing Units441
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,141/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation806 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Wright-Patterson AFB was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.