At a Glance
Median Income
$68,000
$32,954 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
Zillow: $239,799
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
4,576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 0.8% (78% 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 $239,799. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rushsylvania reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,576/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$32,954
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent$1,042
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$239,799
Housing Units221
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property4,576/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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