City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Walton Hills, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Walton Hills - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,083
Residents
$103,547
Median income
$268,000
Median home
$1,279
Median rent (state)

Walton Hills - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Walton Hills places in the 80th percentile for household income and the 91st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

80th
percentile, household income
59th
percentile, home value
44th
percentile, median rent
91st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Walton Hills, OH

Ohio's Walton Hills is a small town, with 2,083 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Walton Hills households earn a median of $103,547 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.8%. Walton Hills's housing stock carries a median value of $268,000, and the median resident age is 61.3 years. About 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 56.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 1 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Stable), up 0% from five years earlier. Walton Hills reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 351.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Ohio scores 92.8 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,279 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Ohio run around $228, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

2,083 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$103,547 /yr

Poverty 2.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Walton Hills compare to other US cities?

Where Walton Hills sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 80% higher than other cities
Home value 59% pricier than other cities
Median rent 44% pricier than other cities
Safety 91% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Ohio and the picture shifts: Walton Hills ranks #20 of 281 Ohio cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Walton Hills against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Ohio only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Ohio-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Walton Hills toward the top of Ohio's cities

Among the 1,164 Ohio cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Walton Hills ranks #154 - the 87th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Walton Hills only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#133 of 1,145
88th percentile in Ohio
Median Gross Rent
#254 of 1,196
69th percentile in Ohio
Median Home Value
#154 of 1,164
87th percentile in Ohio
Poverty Rate
#872 of 1,196
26th percentile in Ohio
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#253 of 1,196
79th percentile in Ohio

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Ohio only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

80thIncome percentile
91stSafety percentile

80th percentile nationally for median household income · 91st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Walton Hills's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Walton Hills's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 73 Avg. percentile National median
Walton Hills's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Walton Hills's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$268,000 41st percentile more affordable than 41% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Walton Hills $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Walton Hills, OH Walton Hills, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Walton Hills, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Walton Hills, OH median $103,547/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Walton Hills, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Walton Hills, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 32.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,083
Median Income
$103,547
Median Home Value
$268,000
Median Age
61.3
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor force participation
56.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
351.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
50.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
301.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,980 residents2,000 residents2,020 residents2,040 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,031 residents 1,991 residents ▼ -2.0%
Walton Hills's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 2
2021 2
2022 1
2023 1
2024 1

Permit volume increased 0% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.9%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
24.2%

Based on 1,067 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Walton Hills sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,279/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Ohio

Minerva Park
2,095 people
Peebles
2,100 people
Gambier
2,064 people
Blue Jay
2,059 people
Brewster
2,112 people
McArthur
2,052 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Walton Hills's 2,083 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Kahoka, MO
2,083 people
Woodbine, NJ
2,083 people
Frewsburg, NY
2,083 people
Dillingham, AK
2,084 people
Columbine Valley, CO
2,084 people
Somers, CT
2,081 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Walton Hills's $103,547 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Kindred, ND
$103,542 median income
Westchester, IL
$103,561 median income
Longport, NJ
$103,523 median income
Hemlock, NY
$103,583 median income
Los Osos, CA
$103,504 median income
Forest Hill, LA
$103,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Walton Hills, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Walton Hills, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.0% 14.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.8% White 81.0% Black or African American 14.4% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Walton Hills compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Walton Hills (this city) 2,083 $103,547
Minerva Park 2,095 $125,802
Peebles 2,100 $51,813
Gambier 2,064 N/A
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Walton Hills, OH?

What is the population of Walton Hills, OH? +

2,083 people live in Walton Hills, OH according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Walton Hills, OH? +

Walton Hills households earn a median of $103,547 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Walton Hills? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Walton Hills; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

Is Walton Hills, OH safe? +

Walton Hills has a total crime rate of 351.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Walton Hills, OH? +

Homes in Walton Hills carry a median value of $268,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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