Pataskala, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Licking County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
18,049 Population 623/sq mi density
$90,513 Median Income $41,433 per capita
$277,600 Home Value $389,516 Zillow
$1,271 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,513 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$277,600 home value, $1,271/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Pataskala, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,513
20% above
$41,433 per capita
Home Value
$277,600
2% below
Zillow: $389,516
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
9% above
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
120%
Home Value
98%
Rent
109%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pataskala 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

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 2.6% (28% 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 $389,516. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population18,049
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,513
Per Capita$41,433
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$277,600
Rent$1,271
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$389,516
Housing Units6,846
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,469/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
10.6% 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.