West Unity is a small town of 1,878 in Ohio, with a median household income of $57,778
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Unity stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Unity is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Unity 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: 88.2
West Unity's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Unity costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Unity, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$101,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$753
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,778
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Unity's violent crime rate is 35.4 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.4 /100k
Property Crime
455.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Unity is served primarily by Millcreek-West Unity Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Unity, OH
National Avg
School District
Millcreek-West Unity Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Unity sees average highs of 31.5°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.3 inches of snow per year.
West Unity's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Unity roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $101,800 and median rent is $753/month.
West Unity's violent crime rate is 35.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 455.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Unity are operated by Millcreek-West Unity Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Unity, OH has a population of 1,878, a median household income of $57,778, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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 Unity averages 31.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches
with about 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Unity, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43570.
The population of West Unity, Ohio is 1,878 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Unity: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $101,800, median household income $57,778, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Unity side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
