At a Glance
Median Income
$68,000
$32,954 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
Zillow: $258,445
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.3% smoking rate
How Rushsylvania Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rushsylvania's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rushsylvania a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rushsylvania residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,954. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rushsylvania is $121,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,445. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 31.3% 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.
Education
7.9% of adults in Rushsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rushsylvania has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$32,954
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent$1,042
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$258,445
Housing Units221
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation1,256 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Rushsylvania was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.