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Pandora, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,606 Population 1,501/sq mi density
$66,830 Median Income $38,481 per capita
$139,000 Home Value $224,318 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,830 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pandora, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,830
11% below
$38,481 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
51% below
Zillow: $224,318
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Pandora Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
49%
Rent
82%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pandora a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pandora residents earn a median household income of $66,830 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,481. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pandora is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,318. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.3% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Pandora reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 850/100K.

Education

25.1% of adults in Pandora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pandora has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,606
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,501/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,830
Per Capita$38,481
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$950
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$224,318
Housing Units632
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property850/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation773 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Pandora was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.