Celina, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Mercer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
11,017 Population 2,190/sq mi density
$66,142 Median Income $32,473 per capita
$158,800 Home Value $242,848 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,086 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,142 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,800 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Celina, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,142
12% below
$32,473 per capita
Home Value
$158,800
44% below
Zillow: $242,848
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
1,086/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Celina Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
56%
Rent
70%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Celina a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Celina residents earn a median household income of $66,142 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,473. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,218 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Celina is $158,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,848. Median rent is $814/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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Celina reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,086/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Celina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Celina has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,017
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,190/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,142
Per Capita$32,473
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,800
Rent$814
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$242,848
Housing Units4,958
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property1,086/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,561/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation887 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score7.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Celina was founded in 1834.
The median home in Celina was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.