At a Glance
Median Income
$62,596
$35,838 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
Zillow: $222,515
Median Rent
$873/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
18.2% smoking rate
How Ovid Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ovid's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ovid a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ovid residents earn a median household income of $62,596 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,838. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ovid is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,515. Median rent is $873/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
16.8% of adults in Ovid hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ovid has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population436
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density1,090/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,596
Per Capita$35,838
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$873
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$222,515
Housing Units270
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation966 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ovid was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.