Deer Park, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Deer Park is a small city in Ohio with a population of 5,380. Residents earn $80,122 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,380 Population 6,329/sq mi density
$80,122 Median Income $46,337 per capita
$189,400 Home Value $254,043 Zillow
$876 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
88 Violent Crime/100K 1,634 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,122 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,400 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K (77% below avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,122
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $189,400
33% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 88/100K
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 48.1%
43% higher than US avg
Median Rent $876
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.6%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.4%
32% lower than US avg

How Deer Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,380
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density6,329/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,122
Per Capita$46,337
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$107,275M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,400
Rent$876
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$254,043

Crime

F
Violent88/100K
Property1,634/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary141/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation849 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+97.4%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Libraries41

Is Deer Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Deer Park receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Deer Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Deer Park is $80,122, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Deer Park is $189,400, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $876 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Deer Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,634 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 48.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Deer Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Deer Park has a population of 5,380 with a density of 6,329 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

5,380
Total Population
6,329
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Deer Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Deer Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Deer Park is $80,122, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Deer Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,122
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,337
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
IRS Avg AGI$97,169

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.4%
32% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,215
County GDP$107,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,075
Healthcare2,590
Retail2,526
Manufacturing920

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,087
160% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Deer Park is $189,400, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $876 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $254,043.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$189,400
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$254,043
Median List Price$235,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$235,000
$/Sq Ft$195
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops23.1%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$876
25% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,270

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,087
160% above US avg
Effective Rate4.80%
In Deer Park, 31.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 19.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Deer Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,590
Deer Park has a violent crime rate of 88 per 100,000 residents, 77% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,634 per 100,000 (17% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Deer Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent87.8/100K
77% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape35.1/100K
Robbery17.6/100K
Assault35.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,633.6/100K
17% below US avg
Burglary140.5/100K
Theft1,387.7/100K
Vehicle Theft105.4/100K
Arson35.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Deer Park has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation849 ft (259 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density6,329/sq mi
Coordinates39.2039°N, 84.3978°W
County FIPS39061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.1%
D 57%

Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+48.1%
43% above US avg
High School+97.4%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,329/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries41
Healthcare Facilities2,590
Restaurants2,075
Retail Stores2,526

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Work from Home14.1%

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