At a Glance
Median Income
$79,205
$30,066 per capita
Median Rent
$1,434/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
2,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wright-Patterson AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.4% (22% 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.
Safety & Crime
Wright-Patterson AFB reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,966/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,560
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,205
Per Capita$30,066
Unemployment4.4%
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%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property2,966/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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