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Willowick.
About
Life in Willowick
Housing here is reasonably priced—median home values hover around $166,000 with median rents at $1,053 a month—which means you're getting suburban living without the crushing costs of bigger metros, and the job market is solid with unemployment at 3.6%. The community skews slightly older (median age 41.9) with deep roots; you'll notice Italian, German, Polish, and Slovene heritage running through the area, reflecting generations of families who've stayed put, and today about 39% of households are married couples, making it feel like a place where people actually build lives. The schools are served by the Willoughby-Eastlake district with elementary and middle school options right in town, plus you've got a public library branch, so the basic infrastructure for raising a family is there.
Willowick at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
90.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who lives in Willowick: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Willowick, the largest foreign-born group is from Bosnia and Herzegovina (21.9%), and 2.8% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.5%
of households
Married Couples
40.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.23
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 about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Willowick
In Willowick, home values are 23% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,353
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $199,168 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Willowick
Unemployment in Lake County, which includes Willowick, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Willowick: Lake County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lake County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Willowick Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Willowick residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Willowick, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 105 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 89% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Willowick runs 89% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
35.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
282.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Willowick 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 Willowick, 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 Willowick, 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
Willowick 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 Willowick
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Willowick's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavorial Medicine
Psychiatric · 1.9 mi away · Willoughby
Euclid Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.8 mi away · Euclid
Hillcrest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.1 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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Willowick
Willowick's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Willowick (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
11.4 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
11.7 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, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Willowick
Willowick has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
6 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
26 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
58 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
69 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Willowick
Willowick Branch Library
263 E. 305th St., Willowick
Cities Near Willowick
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Willowick FAQ
Is Willowick, Ohio affordable?⌄
Willowick's median rent is $1,053/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,228/year. Median home value is $166,000.
Is Willowick, Ohio safe?⌄
Willowick's violent crime rate was 35 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 283 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Willowick, Ohio?⌄
Lake County, which includes Willowick, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Willowick, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Willowick is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,053/month and median household income is $77,228/year. The median home value is $166,000. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Willowick, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Willowick 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