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Lake Darby, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Madison County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,323 Population 1,249/sq mi density
$94,743 Median Income $42,755 per capita
$220,700 Home Value $301,084 Zillow
$1,537 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
24 Violent Crime/100K 2,595 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,743 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,700 home value, $1,537/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Darby, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,743
26% above
$42,755 per capita
Home Value
$220,700
22% below
Zillow: $301,084
Median Rent
$1,537/mo
32% above
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
94% below
2,595/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
4% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Lake Darby Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
78%
Rent
132%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Darby a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Darby residents earn a median household income of $94,743 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,755. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,050 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Darby is $220,700 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,084. Median rent is $1,537/month, with 19.3% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Lake Darby reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,595/100K.

Education

32.5% of adults in Lake Darby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Darby has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,323
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,249/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,743
Per Capita$42,755
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,974M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,700
Rent$1,537
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$301,084
Housing Units1,671
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

F
Violent24/100K
Property2,595/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,956/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation917 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Darby was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.