Buckeye Lake, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,513 Population 1,276/sq mi density
$75,179 Median Income $39,330 per capita
$179,000 Home Value $294,162 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,179 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckeye Lake, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,179
0% below
$39,330 per capita
Home Value
$179,000
37% below
Zillow: $294,162
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Buckeye Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
63%
Rent
75%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckeye Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buckeye Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,179 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,330. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buckeye Lake is $179,000 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,162. Median rent is $870/month, with 18.4% 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 1977.

Education

12.8% of adults in Buckeye Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckeye Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,513
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,276/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,179
Per Capita$39,330
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,000
Rent$870
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$294,162
Housing Units1,508
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,090/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation882 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Buckeye Lake was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.