Blanchester, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Clinton County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,681 Population 1,145/sq mi density
$45,179 Median Income $27,543 per capita
$160,200 Home Value $271,116 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
47 Violent Crime/100K 830 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,179 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Blanchester, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,179
40% below
$27,543 per capita
Home Value
$160,200
43% below
Zillow: $271,116
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
88% below
830/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Blanchester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blanchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
57%
Rent
72%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
303%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blanchester a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blanchester residents earn a median household income of $45,179 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,543. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 965 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blanchester is $160,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,116. Median rent is $833/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Blanchester reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 830/100K.

Education

7.7% of adults in Blanchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blanchester has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population4,681
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,145/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,179
Per Capita$27,543
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$3,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,211

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,200
Rent$833
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$271,116
Housing Units1,853
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent47/100K
Property830/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,168/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation975 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Blanchester was founded in 1832.
The median home in Blanchester was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.