What are the schools like in Woodlawn, OH?

School district data for Woodlawn is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Woodlawn?

The median household income in Woodlawn, OH is $59,977 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Woodlawn, OH?

Woodlawn has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodlawn, OH affordable or expensive?

Woodlawn's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodlawn is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $156,400 and the median rent is $1,301 per month.

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

Woodlawn has a violent crime rate of 700.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2387.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodlawn, OH a Good Place to Live?

Woodlawn is a small town of 3,862 in Ohio, with a median household income of $59,977 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Woodlawn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Woodlawn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woodlawn 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

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

Metric	Woodlawn, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$156,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,301	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,977	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Woodlawn's violent crime rate is 700.8 per 100,000 residents — 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

700.8 /100k

Property Crime

2387.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Woodlawn, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodlawn sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodlawn, OH
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.3"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Woodlawn, OH	National Avg
Population	3,862	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	58.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lincoln Heights, OH 1 mi Glendale, OH 1 mi Wyoming, OH 2 mi Lockland, OH 2 mi Evendale, OH 2 mi

Woodlawn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodlawn, OH affordable or expensive?

Woodlawn's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Woodlawn roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $156,400 and median rent is $1,301/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodlawn, OH?

Woodlawn's violent crime rate is 700.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2387.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodlawn?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Woodlawn, OH a good place to live?

Woodlawn, OH has a population of 3,862, a median household income of $59,977, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Woodlawn?

Woodlawn averages 39.9°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Woodlawn?

The population of Woodlawn, Ohio is 3,862 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodlawn?

Key numbers for living in Woodlawn: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $156,400, median household income $59,977, crime index 156 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodlawn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.