At a Glance
Median Income
$90,513
$41,433 per capita
Home Value
$277,600
Zillow: $380,185
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pataskala Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pataskala's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pataskala 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
Pataskala residents earn a median household income of $90,513 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,433. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pataskala is $277,600 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,185. Median rent is $1,271/month, with 26.6% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Pataskala reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,262/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Pataskala hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pataskala has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,049
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,513
Per Capita$41,433
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,600
Rent$1,271
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$380,185
Housing Units6,846
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property1,262/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,042 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Pataskala was founded in 1851.
The median home in Pataskala was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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