What are the schools like in Willoughby, OH?

Willoughby is served primarily by Willoughby-Eastlake City. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Willoughby?

The median household income in Willoughby, OH is $70,807 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Willoughby, OH?

Willoughby has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 113.7 inches.

Willoughby, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Willoughby, OH affordable or expensive?

Willoughby's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Willoughby is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,100 and the median rent is $1,079 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Willoughby, OH?

Willoughby has a violent crime rate of 107.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 931.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Willoughby, OH a Good Place to Live?

Willoughby is a small city of 23,823 in Ohio, with a median household income of $70,807 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Willoughby 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 Willoughby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Willoughby 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: 94.1

Willoughby's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Willoughby costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Willoughby, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,079	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,807	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Willoughby's violent crime rate is 107.2 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.2 /100k

Property Crime

931.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Willoughby is served primarily by Willoughby-Eastlake City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Willoughby, OH	National Avg
School District	Willoughby-Eastlake City	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Willoughby 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.

Metric	Willoughby, OH
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	44.0"
Annual Snowfall	113.7"

Demographics

Metric	Willoughby, OH	National Avg
Population	23,823	—
Median Age	44.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eastlake, OH 1 mi Timberlake, OH 2 mi Lakeline, OH 2 mi Waite Hill, OH 3 mi Willowick, OH 3 mi

Willoughby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willoughby, OH affordable or expensive?

Willoughby's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Willoughby roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $190,100 and median rent is $1,079/month.

What is the crime rate in Willoughby, OH?

Willoughby's violent crime rate is 107.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 931.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Willoughby?

Public schools in Willoughby are operated by Willoughby-Eastlake City. The district has 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Willoughby, OH a good place to live?

Willoughby, OH has a population of 23,823, a median household income of $70,807, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Willoughby?

Willoughby 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).

What is the population of Willoughby?

The population of Willoughby, Ohio is 23,823 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Willoughby?

Key numbers for living in Willoughby: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $190,100, median household income $70,807, 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 Willoughby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.