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Ottawa Hills, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lucas County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
4,796 Population 2,551/sq mi density
$177,656 Median Income $91,955 per capita
$306,300 Home Value $394,971 Zillow
$1,859 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$177,656 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,300 home value, $1,859/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ottawa Hills, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$177,656
136% above
$91,955 per capita
Home Value
$306,300
9% above
Zillow: $394,971
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
60% above
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
760/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.3%
103% above
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Ottawa Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
236%
Home Value
109%
Rent
160%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
203%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ottawa Hills a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ottawa Hills residents earn a median household income of $177,656 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $91,955. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ottawa Hills is $306,300 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,971. Median rent is $1,859/month, with 17.9% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Ottawa Hills reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 760/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

68.3% of adults in Ottawa Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (103% above the national average). 99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ottawa Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,796
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density2,551/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$177,656
Per Capita$91,955
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197

Housing

A+
Home Value$306,300
Rent$1,859
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$394,971
Housing Units1,824
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property760/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary67/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,817/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation588 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.3%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+34.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Ottawa Hills was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.