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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,734 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,568 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,389 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $136,118 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,248 |
| County GDP | $19,133M |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Healthcare | 632 |
| Retail | 636 |
| Manufacturing | 140 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,608 |
| 175% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |
| Census Median | $417,700 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $469,832 |
| Median List Price | $485,000 |
| Median List Price | $485,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $229 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,153 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,800 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,608 |
| 175% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,329/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 632 |
| Total Violent | 100.7/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 7.2/100K |
| Robbery | 93.5/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,819.8/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 251.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,524.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.2/100K |
| Arson | 7.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.8 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 842 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0969°N, 83.0202°W |
| County FIPS | 39041 |
Winner: Republican by 6.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 72.6% |
| 115% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,697/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 632 |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Retail Stores | 636 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.8% |