Very AffordableSafer than AverageWashington-Nile Local
Median Income
$38,356
household / year
Median Home Value
$98,900
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$681
gross / month
Cost of Living
87
national avg = 100
Is West Portsmouth, OH a Good Place to Live?
West Portsmouth is a small town of 2,540 in Ohio, with a median household income of $38,356
.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Portsmouth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Portsmouth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Portsmouth 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: 87.2
West Portsmouth's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Portsmouth costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Portsmouth, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$681
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,356
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
West Portsmouth's violent crime rate is 298.7 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
298.7 /100k
Property Crime
1574.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Portsmouth is served primarily by Washington-Nile Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Portsmouth, OH
National Avg
School District
Washington-Nile Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Portsmouth sees average highs of 41.3°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.6 inches of snow per year.
West Portsmouth's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Portsmouth roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,900 and median rent is $681/month.
West Portsmouth's violent crime rate is 298.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1574.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Portsmouth are operated by Washington-Nile Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 7.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Portsmouth, OH has a population of 2,540, a median household income of $38,356, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 Portsmouth averages 41.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
with about 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Portsmouth, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45663.
The population of West Portsmouth, Ohio is 2,540 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Portsmouth: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $98,900, median household income $38,356, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Portsmouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.