Olmsted Falls, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Olmsted Falls is a small city in Ohio with a population of 8,640. Residents earn $93,907 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,640 Population 2,118/sq mi density
$93,907 Median Income $45,996 per capita
$214,800 Home Value $291,722 Zillow
$1,142 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
34 Violent Crime/100K 461 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,907 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,800 home value, $1,142/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K (91% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,907
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $214,800
24% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 34/100K
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.1%
19% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,142
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

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

People

Population8,640
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,118/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,907
Per Capita$45,996
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$10,413M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,800
Rent$1,142
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$291,722

Crime

F
Violent34/100K
Property461/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary146/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation777 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Libraries8

Is Olmsted Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Olmsted Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Olmsted Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Olmsted Falls is $93,907, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Olmsted Falls is $214,800, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Olmsted Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 34 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 461 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Olmsted Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 63.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Olmsted Falls has a population of 8,640 with a density of 2,118 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

8,640
Total Population
2,118
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Olmsted Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Olmsted Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Olmsted Falls is $93,907, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Olmsted Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,907
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,996
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$89,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,238
County GDP$10,413M

Business (County)

Restaurants338
Healthcare380
Retail471
Manufacturing271

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,259
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Work from Home18.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Olmsted Falls is $214,800, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,142 (2% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $291,722.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,800
24% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$291,722
Median List Price$259,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$259,450
$/Sq Ft$162
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio100.9%
Price Drops31.3%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,142
2% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,259
79% above US avg
Effective Rate2.91%
In Olmsted Falls, 30.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 17.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Olmsted Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death5,777/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access92.7%
Healthcare Facilities380
Olmsted Falls has a violent crime rate of 34 per 100,000 residents, 91% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 461 per 100,000 (76% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent33.7/100K
91% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault33.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property460.6/100K
76% below US avg
Burglary146.1/100K
Theft314.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson11.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Olmsted Falls has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall63.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation777 ft (237 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density2,118/sq mi
Coordinates41.3657°N, 81.9038°W
County FIPS39103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%
D 37.2%

Winner: Republican by 24.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.1%
19% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.90
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,118/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities380
Restaurants338
Retail Stores471

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Work from Home18.6%

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