Bluffton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,799 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$77,382 Median Income $35,377 per capita
$192,500 Home Value $277,950 Zillow
$834 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$77,382 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $834/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bluffton, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,382
3% above
$35,377 per capita
Home Value
$192,500
32% below
Zillow: $277,950
Median Rent
$834/mo
28% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
702/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
24% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Bluffton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
68%
Rent
72%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bluffton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bluffton residents earn a median household income of $77,382 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,377. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bluffton is $192,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,950. Median rent is $834/month, with 30.7% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Bluffton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 702/100K.

Education

41.9% of adults in Bluffton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bluffton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,799
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,382
Per Capita$35,377
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,500
Rent$834
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$277,950
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property702/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation817 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Bluffton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.