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Wright-Patterson AFB is a small town of 1,554 in Ohio, with a median household income of $69,962
and a 8.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wright-Patterson AFB stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wright-Patterson AFB is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wright-Patterson AFB 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: 92.3
Wright-Patterson AFB's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wright-Patterson AFB costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,392
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,962
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wright-Patterson AFB's violent crime rate is 145.0 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.0 /100k
Property Crime
1267.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wright-Patterson AFB sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.7 inches of snow per year.
Wright-Patterson AFB's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wright-Patterson AFB roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,392/month.
Wright-Patterson AFB's violent crime rate is 145.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1267.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH has a population of 1,554, a median household income of $69,962, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%.
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.
Wright-Patterson AFB averages 37.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 18.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45433.
The population of Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is 1,554 with a median age of 24.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wright-Patterson AFB: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $69,962, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wright-Patterson AFB side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
