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Wickliffe.
About
Life in Wickliffe
Wickliffe is a community of 12,639 people in Ohio. The median household income is $81,750, median rent runs about $1,207 per month, and median home values are around $166,900. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Wickliffe at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Wickliffe: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wickliffe, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (19.5%), and 1.6% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
21.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
45.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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 17% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Wickliffe
In Wickliffe, rent runs 17% above the OH average, and home values are 22% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,187
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $201,002 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Wickliffe
Unemployment in Lake County, which includes Wickliffe, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Wickliffe: Lake County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lake County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Wickliffe Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Wickliffe residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wickliffe, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 107 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 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Wickliffe runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
86.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
885
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Wickliffe Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Wickliffe, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Lake-Effect Snow | $352,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $334,500 |
| 2022 | 11 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $245,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $252,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $82,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lake County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Wickliffe, is typically good — 244 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
244
per year
Moderate Days
114
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lake County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wickliffe has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
113.7"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
124
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
169
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.51" |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 3.27" |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.10" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.03" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 5.23" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 4.55" |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 3.92" |
| Nov | 49°F | 35°F | 4.14" |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 4.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wickliffe
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wickliffe's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavorial Medicine
Psychiatric · 2.3 mi away · Willoughby
Euclid Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.1 mi away · Euclid
Hillcrest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.3 mi away · Mayfield Heights
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.
Education23.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wickliffe
Wickliffe's student/teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wickliffe (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,969 students · in-state tuition $13,262 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,979 (10 yrs after entry)
Case Western Reserve University
10 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,437 students · in-state tuition $69,270 · 87% graduate · median earnings $89,865 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,274 students · in-state tuition $51,960 · 77% graduate · median earnings $74,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 852 students · in-state tuition $38,700 · 46% graduate · median earnings $54,578 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 539 students · in-state tuition $50,575 · 67% graduate · median earnings $42,757 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Cleveland
9.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 164 students · in-state tuition $23,880 · median earnings $41,223 (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: James A Garfield National Historic Site, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wickliffe
Wickliffe has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
25 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wickliffe
Wickliffe Public Library
1713 Lincoln Rd., Wickliffe
Cities Near Wickliffe
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Wickliffe FAQ
Is Wickliffe, Ohio affordable?⌄
Wickliffe's median rent is $1,207/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $81,750/year. Median home value is $166,900.
Is Wickliffe, Ohio safe?⌄
Wickliffe's violent crime rate was 87 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 885 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wickliffe, Ohio?⌄
Lake County, which includes Wickliffe, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wickliffe, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Wickliffe is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,207/month and median household income is $81,750/year. The median home value is $166,900. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wickliffe, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Wickliffe is 21 minutes, which is about 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