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Westerville.
About
Life in Westerville
If you're considering Westerville, expect a quiet, educated suburb where you'll find solid schools and stability over excitement. With a median household income of $109,000 and a 58% college degree rate, this is a place where most neighbors went to college and stayed rooted—nearly 60% of households are married couples, and the median age is 41. That translates to good schools (three high schools including an International Baccalaureate option) and low poverty, but also a fairly conventional, family-oriented vibe.
Westerville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
-2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Ghana
Who lives in Westerville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westerville, the largest foreign-born group is from Ghana (13.9%), and 1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
21.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.8%
of households
Married Couples
56.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Westerville
In Westerville, rent runs 32% above the OH average, and home values are 74% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,658
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $445,749 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Westerville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Westerville is 0.4 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Westerville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Columbus, OH metro area
Commute19.4 min avg
How Westerville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westerville, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 146 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Westerville runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
153.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,596.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Westerville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Franklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Franklin County, which includes Westerville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $147,850 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $559,750 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,200 |
| 2022 | 21 | Winter Weather | $16,100 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $103,600 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,050 |
| 2019 | 25 | Winter Weather | $251,250 |
| 2018 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $959,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Franklin County, county-wide
Westerville is about 3% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, which includes Westerville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
147
per year
Moderate Days
213
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Franklin County, county-wide
Westerville is about 3% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westerville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Annual Snowfall
19.0"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 2.93" |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.36" |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.42" |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 3.91" |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.22" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.02" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.56" |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.64" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.29" |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 2.95" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 2.88" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.05" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westerville
Westerville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Mount Carmel St Ann's
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sun Behavioral Columbus
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · Columbus
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.5 mi away · New Albany
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Columbus
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westerville
Westerville's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Westerville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,157 students · in-state tuition $36,598 · 68% graduate · median earnings $59,196 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
9.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 45,638 students · in-state tuition $13,641 · 83% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,562 students · in-state tuition $9,552 · 50% graduate · median earnings $57,435 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $44,304 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,937 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,516 students · in-state tuition $54,953 · 63% graduate · median earnings $61,905 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbus College of Art & Design
11.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $42,200 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 760 students · in-state tuition $36,422 · 49% graduate · median earnings $54,622 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westerville
Westerville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
59 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
67 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Westerville
Westerville Public Library
126 S. State St., Westerville
Cities Near Westerville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Westerville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Westerville FAQ
Is Westerville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Westerville's median rent is $1,364/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $109,404/year. Median home value is $374,500.
Is Westerville, Ohio safe?⌄
Westerville's violent crime rate was 153 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1597 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Westerville, Ohio?⌄
Westerville has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Westerville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Westerville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,364/month and median household income is $109,404/year. The median home value is $374,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Westerville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Westerville is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from