Girard, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Girard is a small city in Ohio with a population of 9,521. Residents earn $42,861 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
9,521 Population 1,688/sq mi density
$42,861 Median Income $28,573 per capita
$105,700 Home Value $142,248 Zillow
$736 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,861 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,700 home value, $736/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,861
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $105,700
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.1%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $736
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

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

People

Population9,521
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,688/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,861
Per Capita$28,573
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$9,687M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,700
Rent$736
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$142,248

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation1,002 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+92.4%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute18 min
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Is Girard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Girard receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Girard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Girard is $42,861, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Girard is $105,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Girard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 67.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Girard has a population of 9,521 with a density of 1,688 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 4.3% Black.

Population

9,521
Total Population
1,688
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
5.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Girard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Girard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Girard is $42,861, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Girard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,861
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,573
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$57,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg
Establishments (County)4,454
County GDP$9,687M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare493
Retail625
Manufacturing196

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,734
35% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Girard is $105,700, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $736 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $142,248.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,700
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$142,248
Median List Price$119,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$119,900
$/Sq Ft$94
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$736
37% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,000

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,734
35% above US avg
Effective Rate4.48%
In Girard, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 30.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Girard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.8%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death11,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities493

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Girard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall67.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,002 ft (305 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density1,688/sq mi
Coordinates41.1656°N, 80.6961°W
County FIPS39155
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58%
D 41.2%

Winner: Republican by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.1%
37% below US avg
High School+92.4%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,688/sq mi
Total Area5.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities493
Restaurants403
Retail Stores625

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Work from Home6.2%

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