Population 5,898 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Gate
Household size in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.98 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.92 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
West Gate is a place of small households, averaging 2.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.98, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 39.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.5 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of West Gate is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 47.2, even as the national median rose. Only two of Toledo's 23 neighborhoods are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in West Gate, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend. No other Toledo neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Gate
Renters in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 33.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.5% | 36.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 36.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in West Gate rent: 51.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in West Gate than nationally: 12.0%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1965 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1965 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1967 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
West Gate is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $725 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $756 | $748 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $897 | $862 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,106 | $1,055 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$450 | +$330 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Gate costs $1,106 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $450 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Among Toledo's 23 neighborhoods, though, only one other has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Gate
Bachelor's degrees in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4% | 24.9% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 26.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 27.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +6.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
West Gate is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend. No other Toledo neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 88.8% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 89.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 90.5% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 92.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Gate is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Toledo area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Gate
| Period | West Gate | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −5.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Gate has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. West Gate has the lowest unemployment rate of any Toledo neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Gate compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate | 2.01 | 43.7 | 6.0% | 51.2% | 12.0% | 1960 | $1,106 | 50.2% | 93.4% | 2.6% |
| Ottawa | 2.29 | 31.4 | 13.6% | 52.5% | 11.0% | 1953 | $983 | 39.4% | 94.6% | 7.4% |
| Deaveaux | 2.34 | 36.8 | 17.6% | 26.9% | 10.7% | 1946 | $1,025 | 25.5% | 91.7% | 5.6% |
| Franklin Park | 2.28 | 43.7 | 12.6% | 26.8% | 6.8% | 1966 | $985 | 31.8% | 94.3% | 5.5% |
| Scott Park | 2.16 | 34.7 | 9.9% | 56.2% | 11.8% | 1968 | $833 | 29.5% | 93.8% | 4.4% |
| Whitmer-Trilby | 2.37 | 38.7 | 16.8% | 42.0% | 7.2% | 1962 | $958 | 15.9% | 91.0% | 6.5% |
| Five Points | 2.53 | 33.3 | 26.8% | 48.2% | 11.5% | 1946 | $1,128 | 15.6% | 90.2% | 6.7% |
| Roosevelt-Toledo | 2.21 | 40.6 | 25.1% | 46.2% | 28.9% | 1942 | $898 | 11.6% | 88.8% | 26.9% |
| Old West End | 1.98 | 44.7 | 9.1% | 48.3% | 19.2% | 1939 | $790 | 31.5% | 87.6% | 5.9% |
| Reynolds Corners | 2.21 | 37.6 | 17.5% | 50.6% | 8.1% | 1977 | $1,043 | 24.1% | 92.5% | 7.8% |
| Onyx | 2.18 | 37.7 | 17.8% | 34.3% | 21.9% | 1944 | $1,024 | 16.4% | 84.6% | 24.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Gate. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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