At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$38,051 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
Zillow: $112,476
Median Rent
$613/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.7% smoking rate
How Buchtel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buchtel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buchtel 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
Buchtel residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,051. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,359 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buchtel is $128,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,476. Median rent is $613/month, with 39.6% 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 1961.
Education
18.3% of adults in Buchtel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buchtel has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population425
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density904/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$38,051
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$2,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$613
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$112,476
Housing Units181
Rent Burden39.6%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation692 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Buchtel was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.