At a Glance
Median Income
$63,770
$30,457 per capita
Home Value
$124,900
Zillow: $183,703
Median Rent
$896/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
508/100K
3,025/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
19.4% smoking rate
How Piqua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piqua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Piqua a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Piqua residents earn a median household income of $63,770 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,457. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,606 business establishments, including 206 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piqua is $124,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,703. Median rent is $896/month, with 30.0% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Piqua reports 508 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,025/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Piqua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piqua has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population20,533
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,560/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,770
Per Capita$30,457
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$6,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,900
Rent$896
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$183,703
Housing Units9,296
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent508/100K
Property3,025/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation874 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Piqua was founded in 1807.
The median home in Piqua was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 206 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.