Worthington, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Worthington is a small city in Ohio with a population of 14,754. Residents earn $124,734 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
14,754 Population 2,697/sq mi density
$124,734 Median Income $69,568 per capita
$417,700 Home Value $469,832 Zillow
$1,153 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,820 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$124,734 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$417,700 home value, $1,153/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,734
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $417,700
48% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 101/100K
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 72.6%
115% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,153
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Worthington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,754
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,697/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,734
Per Capita$69,568
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$19,133M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$417,700
Rent$1,153
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$469,832

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property1,820/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary252/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation842 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+72.6%
High School+98.8%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute21 min
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Is Worthington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Worthington receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Worthington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Worthington is $124,734, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Worthington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Worthington is $417,700, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,153 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Worthington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,820 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Worthington is a highly educated community — 72.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Worthington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Worthington has a population of 14,754 with a density of 2,697 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

14,754
Total Population
2,697
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Worthington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Worthington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Worthington is $124,734, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Worthington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,734
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,568
Avg Weekly Wage$1,389
IRS Avg AGI$136,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,248
County GDP$19,133M

Business (County)

Restaurants526
Healthcare632
Retail636
Manufacturing140

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,608
175% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Work from Home18.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Worthington is $417,700, 48% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,153 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $469,832.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$417,700
48% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$469,832
Median List Price$485,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$485,000
$/Sq Ft$229
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio97.2%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,153
1% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,800

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,608
175% above US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
In Worthington, 26.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 13.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Worthington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
17% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.1%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity13.9%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress14.6%
Physical Distress9.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate79.7%
Premature Death4,329/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access95.0%
Healthcare Facilities632
Worthington has a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,820 per 100,000 (7% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Worthington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent100.7/100K
74% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape7.2/100K
Robbery93.5/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,819.8/100K
7% below US avg
Burglary251.7/100K
Theft1,524.9/100K
Vehicle Theft43.2/100K
Arson7.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Worthington 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 is 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation842 ft (257 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density2,697/sq mi
Coordinates40.0969°N, 83.0202°W
County FIPS39041
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 72.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (115% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.8%
D 46.2%

Winner: Republican by 6.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+72.6%
115% above US avg
High School+98.8%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,697/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities632
Restaurants526
Retail Stores636

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Work from Home18.8%

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