City Parks185 acres
Willoughby maintains a substantial local park system with lakefront, river, sports, playground and walking-trail amenities.
City of Willoughby →Living in Willoughby, OH
Vibrant downtown dining, nightlife and year-round events
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Willoughby at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population24,046
Median Household Income$71,309
Median Home Value$216,900
Median Gross Rent$1,171
Median Age45.6
Average Household Size2.0
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home18.4%
Homeownership63.4%
Housing Vacancy4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Willoughby is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Willoughby Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Willoughby and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
Local Highlights
Local amenities and quality-of-life features
Public SwimmingOsborne Park Pool
Osborne Park includes the city's current outdoor pool along with lakefront recreation, disc golf, sports fields and a walking trail.
City of Willoughby →Local AirportLake County Executive Airport
The airport is located on Lost Nation Road in Willoughby and provides local general-aviation and corporate-aircraft access.
City of Willoughby →Major Nearby ParkChagrin River Park
Lake Metroparks' Chagrin River Park has Willoughby entrances, river access and more than 2.8 miles of trails.
Lake Metroparks →County Park System40 parks • 60+ trail miles
Lake Metroparks operates 40 parks and maintains more than 60 miles of trails throughout Lake County.
Lake Metroparks →Lake Erie AccessOsborne Park
Osborne Park provides lakefront recreation on Lake Erie and is one of Willoughby's signature outdoor amenities.
City of Willoughby →Downtown Willoughby has an active bar, restaurant and entertainment district with recurring community events and live music. Osborne Park provides lakefront recreation on Lake Erie and is one of Willoughby's signature outdoor amenities. Willoughby maintains a substantial local park system with lakefront, river, sports, playground and walking-trail amenities. Lake Metroparks operates 40 parks and maintains more than 60 miles of trails throughout Lake County. Lake Metroparks' Chagrin River Park has Willoughby entrances, river access and more than 2.8 miles of trails.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Willoughby
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$216,900
Median Gross Rent$1,171
Homeownership63.4%
Housing Vacancy4.9%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Willoughby, OH
Median Household Income$71,309
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home18.4%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Willoughby and how households are structured
Population24,046
Median Age45.6
Average Household Size2.0
Willoughby is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Willoughby
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Willoughby point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High81.6°F
Average Winter Low19.2°F
Annual Rainfall44.0 in.
Annual Snowfall113.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Willoughby
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Willoughby is located in Lake County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Lake County.
County Intelligence
Willoughby & Lake County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Willoughby is located in Lake County, Ohio.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Willoughby.
Current NarrowTheList data for Willoughby shows a population of about 24,046. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Lake County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Willoughby.
For someone considering a move to Willoughby, the available data currently points to direct Lake Erie access and a distinct downtown district. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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