The Town FilesWesterville, Ohio
City in Franklin County · population 39,190 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $374,500
- Household income
- $109,404
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 40.7
Westerville is a city of 39,190 people in Franklin County, Ohio. The median home is worth $374,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 92% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 92% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Westerville 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 Westerville is worth $374,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $109,404, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,364 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westerville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,364 | $914 |
| Median household income | $109,404 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Westerville
| People | Westerville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 27.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Westerville
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westerville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 22, 1971 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 72 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 779,560 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,180 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Westerville itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Westerville
26 public schools with 17,829 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | 9-12 | 1,967 | 21.9 |
| Westerville-North High School | 9-12 | 1,542 | 17.3 |
| Westerville Central High School | 9-12 | 1,500 | 16.3 |
| Westerville-South High School | 9-12 | 1,485 | 16.5 |
| Cornerstone Academy Community School (charter) | K-12 | 1,054 | 18.5 |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | 6-8 | 1,042 | 16.5 |
| Genoa Middle School | 6-8 | 712 | 15.1 |
| Freedom Trail Elementary | K-5 | 649 | 19.1 |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | 6-8 | 618 | 14.7 |
| Blendon Middle School | 6-8 | 604 | 15.1 |
| Heritage Middle School | 6-8 | 602 | 13.4 |
| McVay Elementary School | K-5 | 567 | 21.0 |
Towns near Westerville
- Huber Ridge, OH2.2 mi · 4,940 people · home $235,400
- Worthington, OH5.9 mi · 14,786 people · home $440,500
- Gahanna, OH6.2 mi · 35,726 people · home $350,900
- New Albany, OH7.6 mi · 10,825 people · home $772,100
- Sunbury, OH8.5 mi · 6,614 people · home $374,600
- Powell, OH9.4 mi · 14,163 people · home $561,500
- Columbus, OH10.3 mi · 905,748 people · home $252,900
- Upper Arlington, OH10.6 mi · 36,800 people · home $595,600
Westerville questions
Is Westerville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westerville scores better for retirees than 42% of Ohio towns and quieter than 13%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Westerville?
The median owner-occupied home in Westerville is valued at $374,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,404, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,364 a month.
What is the weather like in Westerville?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 19.0 inches of snow.
Does Westerville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westerville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 22, 1971. 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)