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Marengo, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Morrow County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
240 Population 1,412/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $44,198 per capita
$193,100 Home Value $326,707 Zillow
$959 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 2,145 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,100 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Marengo, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,667
9% above
$44,198 per capita
Home Value
$193,100
32% below
Zillow: $326,707
Median Rent
$959/mo
18% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
62% below
2,145/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Marengo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
68%
Rent
82%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marengo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marengo residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,198. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marengo is $193,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,707. Median rent is $959/month, with 23.5% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Marengo reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,145/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Marengo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marengo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population240
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,412/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$44,198
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,100
Rent$959
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$326,707
Housing Units140
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property2,145/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,160 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Marengo was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.