Willowick

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Willowick, OH Area Guide

Avg Rent

$961

Population

13,775

Renter Mix

24% Rent

Lakeside living near the conveniences of Cleveland

Suburban Charming Nature Lake

Willowick is only 16 miles east of Downtown Cleveland, but its location on the shores of Lake Erie provide a peaceful setting that’s far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. The city’s name is a portmanteau of the neighboring communities, Wickliffe and Willoughby, and combines the urban amenities of those two cities with incredible waterfront views.

Charming small homes and cottages line Willowick’s streets. This is a predominately residential area, but there are a few shopping centers near the water that offer a selection of grocery stores and markets. Dudley Park and Roosevelt Park make for a fantastic afternoon in the mild Ohio summers. Dudley Park even hosts a community pool for those who lack access to the lake. Commuters delight in the nearby Lakeland Freeway, which makes a drive into the city simple.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$72,208

Average: $83,886

Education

2,826

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,676

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

43 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Willowick has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Willowick, OH is $961 for one bedroom, and $1,149 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willowick has increased by 8.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$961/month
625 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Royalview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

693 Students

Willowick Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

401 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pete's Pond Preserve
  • Gully Brook Park
  • Chagrin River Park
  • North Chagrin Nature Center
  • Bellflower Skatepark

Military Bases

Airports

  • Cleveland-Hopkins International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.