London, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Madison County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,403 Population 1,238/sq mi density
$60,364 Median Income $36,045 per capita
$194,800 Home Value $288,978 Zillow
$912 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
122 Violent Crime/100K 725 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,364 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$194,800 home value, $912/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

London, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,364
20% below
$36,045 per capita
Home Value
$194,800
31% below
Zillow: $288,978
Median Rent
$912/mo
22% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
68% below
725/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How London Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
69%
Rent
78%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is London a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

London residents earn a median household income of $60,364 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,045. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 London is $194,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,978. Median rent is $912/month, with 27.1% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

London reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 725/100K.

Education

21.0% of adults in London hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

London has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population10,403
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,238/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,364
Per Capita$36,045
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,974M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,800
Rent$912
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$288,978
Housing Units4,755
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent122/100K
Property725/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,956/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,051 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

London was founded in 1810.
The median home in London was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.