At a Glance
Median Income
$112,474
$54,464 per capita
Home Value
$314,800
Zillow: $415,276
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.4% smoking rate
How Canal Winchester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canal Winchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canal Winchester a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canal Winchester residents earn a median household income of $112,474 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,464. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 Canal Winchester is $314,800 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,276. Median rent is $1,402/month, with 25.7% 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 1998.
Education
44.8% of adults in Canal Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canal Winchester has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,659
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,190/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,474
Per Capita$54,464
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$314,800
Rent$1,402
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$415,276
Housing Units3,705
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation757 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Canal Winchester was founded in 1828.
The median home in Canal Winchester was built in 1998.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% 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.