White Oak 67 Good
White Oak Livability #571 ranked city in Ohio#9,683 ranked city in the USARanks better than 66% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in White Oak

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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What's it like Living in White Oak?

White Oak, Ohio is a mid-sized city with a population of 18,351 people. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (76% White). Given that fact, White Oak could be considered less diverse than other cities. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in White Oak, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 23 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in White Oak could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Ohio if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Finding the best places to live in White Oak and nearby areas is a much easier task when you can rely on information and data from the livability score, which includes crime, cost of living, education, housing and other important metrics.

White Oak, OH receives 67 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #545 in Ohio and #9,240 in the USA. If we dig down a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that White Oak has higher than average rankings for the following: cost of living (A+), employment (B+) and housing (A). White Oak does not score well for the following: amenities (F) and education (D). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Unemployment rates can range pretty dramatically from one city to another. Knowing that White Oak has an unemployment rate of 1.42% could mean increased job opportunities with a higher demand for workers. It could also lead to higher wages, as the demand for workers exceeds the availability of jobs. Most importantly, it could be a sign of a healthy and thriving local economy.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in White Oak can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in White Oak. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in White Oak are affordable. The median home price for White Oak homes is $151,100, which is 14.6% higher than the Ohio average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in White Oak, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.3, which is 11.5% lower than the Ohio average.

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      White Oak transportation information

      Statistic White Oak Ohio National
      Average one way commute23min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.6%83.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.4%7.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.7%1.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.3%2.3%2.8%
      Working from home5.1%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The White Oak, OH data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).