West Mansfield is a small town of 882 in Ohio, with a median household income of $83,173
and a 6.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Mansfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Mansfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Mansfield 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: 92.1
West Mansfield's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Mansfield costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Mansfield, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,025
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,173
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Mansfield's violent crime rate is 78.8 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
78.8 /100k
Property Crime
497.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
West Mansfield, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Mansfield sees average highs of 33.5°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
West Mansfield's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Mansfield roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,300 and median rent is $1,025/month.
West Mansfield's violent crime rate is 78.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
West Mansfield, OH has a population of 882, a median household income of $83,173, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
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 Mansfield averages 33.5°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Mansfield, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43358.
The population of West Mansfield, Ohio is 882 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Mansfield: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $137,300, median household income $83,173, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Mansfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
