Ohio City, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
820 Population 1,547/sq mi density
$55,588 Median Income $22,834 per capita
$90,300 Home Value $174,448 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,588 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ohio City, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,588
26% below
$22,834 per capita
Home Value
$90,300
68% below
Zillow: $174,448
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Ohio City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
32%
Rent
74%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ohio City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ohio City residents earn a median household income of $55,588 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,834. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 658 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ohio City is $90,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,448. Median rent is $863/month, with 13.8% 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 1951.

Education

5.8% of adults in Ohio City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ohio City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population820
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,547/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,588
Per Capita$22,834
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,300
Rent$863
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$174,448
Housing Units304
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,043/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation822 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Ohio City was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.