The Town FilesWellington, Ohio
Village in Lorain County · population 4,799 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,000
- Household income
- $61,578
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 37.0
Wellington is a village of 4,799 people in Lorain County, Ohio. The median home is worth $197,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 80% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 78% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Wellington ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wellington is worth $197,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $61,578, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $820 a month. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wellington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $820 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,578 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wellington
| People | Wellington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Wellington
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 40.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wellington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 105 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 12, 2013.
Severe weather in Lorain County since 1996
Lorain County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Lorain County
Lorain County had 98,291 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,721 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Wellington itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Wellington
3 public schools with 894 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccormick Middle School | 4-8 | 362 | 13.9 |
| Westwood Elementary School | K-3 | 274 | 19.6 |
| Wellington High School | 9-12 | 258 | 16.1 |
Towns near Wellington
- LaGrange, OH8.5 mi · 2,595 people · home $264,300
- Oberlin, OH9.3 mi · 8,555 people · home $225,600
- Grafton, OH13.7 mi · 5,895 people · home $216,100
- Lodi, OH13.7 mi · 2,746 people · home $158,600
- Elyria, OH16.8 mi · 52,656 people · home $156,100
- Amherst, OH17.5 mi · 12,681 people · home $239,200
- Vermilion, OH18.3 mi · 10,659 people · home $183,600
- Medina, OH18.6 mi · 26,094 people · home $243,600
Wellington questions
Is Wellington, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wellington scores better for retirees than 80% of Ohio towns and quieter than 43%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Wellington?
The median owner-occupied home in Wellington is valued at $197,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,578, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $820 a month.
What is the weather like in Wellington?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.0 inches of precipitation a year and 47.0 inches of snow.
Does Wellington get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wellington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)