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West Unity, OH


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West Unity, Ohio

West Unity, Ohio, in Williams county, is 45 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. There are 1,790 residents in the village.

The People and Families of West Unity

In West Unity, about 59% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate West Unity. In the village, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Unity had a median family income of $42,455.

Political Inclinations

West Unity folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

West Unity Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in West Unity that were owner-occupied was 65%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the village. Cheap apartment rents is one thing West Unity has going for it.

Commuting

In West Unity, 95% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the village is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

West Unity strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%West Unity Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%West Unity Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%West Unity Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of West Unity, OH

Comparing West Unity to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Rents69
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes56
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