Wickliffe is a small city of 12,661 in Ohio, with a median household income of $76,938
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wickliffe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wickliffe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wickliffe 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: 93.5
Wickliffe's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wickliffe costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wickliffe, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$146,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,172
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wickliffe's violent crime rate is 127.0 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.0 /100k
Property Crime
769.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wickliffe is served primarily by Wickliffe City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wickliffe, OH
National Avg
School District
Wickliffe City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wickliffe sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 44.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Wickliffe's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wickliffe roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $146,600 and median rent is $1,172/month.
Wickliffe's violent crime rate is 127.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 769.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wickliffe are operated by Wickliffe City.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wickliffe, OH has a population of 12,661, a median household income of $76,938, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Wickliffe averages 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.0 inches
with about 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wickliffe, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44092.
The population of Wickliffe, Ohio is 12,661 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wickliffe: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $146,600, median household income $76,938, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wickliffe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
