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Willoughby, OH


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Willoughby, Ohio

Willoughby, Ohio, in Lake county, is 3 miles SW of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 17 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Willoughby is home to some 22,621 residents.

The People and Families of Willoughby

In Willoughby, about 49% of adults are married. People in Willoughby have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Willoughby than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willoughby had a median family income of $53,677. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Willoughby.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($14,850) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Willoughby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Willoughby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Willoughby was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Willoughby, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Willoughby Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Willoughby Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Willoughby, OH

Comparing Willoughby 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
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime74

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