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Gahanna, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Licking County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
35,438 Population 2,851/sq mi density
$106,004 Median Income $53,508 per capita
$322,300 Home Value $367,984 Zillow
$1,442 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 2,006 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,004 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$322,300 home value, $1,442/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gahanna, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,004
41% above
$53,508 per capita
Home Value
$322,300
14% above
Zillow: $367,984
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
24% above
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
2,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.0%
57% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Gahanna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
141%
Home Value
114%
Rent
124%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
157%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gahanna a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gahanna residents earn a median household income of $106,004 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,508. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gahanna is $322,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,984. Median rent is $1,442/month, with 28.4% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Gahanna reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.

Education

53.0% of adults in Gahanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gahanna has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population35,438
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,851/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,004
Per Capita$53,508
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$322,300
Rent$1,442
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$367,984
Housing Units14,804
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property2,006/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary142/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,469/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation814 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Gahanna was founded in 1849.
The median home in Gahanna was built in 1984.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.