At a Glance
Median Income
$87,018
$43,528 per capita
Home Value
$325,400
Zillow: $539,414
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
11.8% smoking rate
How Plain City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plain City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plain City 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
Plain City residents earn a median household income of $87,018 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,528. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,580 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plain City is $325,400 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $539,414. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 22.6% 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 1990.
Education
34.3% of adults in Plain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plain City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,712
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,209/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,018
Per Capita$43,528
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$6,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,424
Housing
A+
Home Value$325,400
Rent$1,044
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$539,414
Housing Units1,632
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation937 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Plain City was founded in 1795.
The median home in Plain City was built in 1990.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.