West Carrollton is a small city of 13,060 in Ohio, with a median household income of $54,861
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Carrollton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Carrollton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Carrollton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
West Carrollton's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Carrollton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Carrollton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$127,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$954
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,861
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
West Carrollton's violent crime rate is 351.6 per 100,000 residents
— 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
351.6 /100k
Property Crime
1648.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Carrollton is served primarily by West Carrollton City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Carrollton, OH
National Avg
School District
West Carrollton City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Carrollton sees average highs of 39.1°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.3 inches of snow per year.
West Carrollton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Carrollton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $127,200 and median rent is $954/month.
West Carrollton's violent crime rate is 351.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1648.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Carrollton are operated by West Carrollton City.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Carrollton, OH has a population of 13,060, a median household income of $54,861, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Carrollton averages 39.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 12.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Carrollton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45449.
The population of West Carrollton, Ohio is 13,060 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Carrollton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $127,200, median household income $54,861, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Carrollton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
