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Paulding, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Paulding County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,513 Population 1,464/sq mi density
$56,308 Median Income $29,771 per capita
$108,400 Home Value $149,676 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 2,814 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,308 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,400 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Paulding, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,308
25% below
$29,771 per capita
Home Value
$108,400
62% below
Zillow: $149,676
Median Rent
$748/mo
36% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
2,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Paulding Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
38%
Rent
64%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paulding a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paulding residents earn a median household income of $56,308 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,771. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paulding is $108,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,676. Median rent is $748/month, with 31.7% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Paulding reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,814/100K.

Education

11.1% of adults in Paulding hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paulding has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,513
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,464/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,308
Per Capita$29,771
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,400
Rent$748
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$149,676
Housing Units1,713
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property2,814/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,074/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation723 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Paulding was founded in 1848.
The median home in Paulding was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.