At a Glance
Median Income
$124,734
$69,568 per capita
Home Value
$417,700
Zillow: $469,832
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
1,587/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.6%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Worthington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Worthington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Worthington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Worthington residents earn a median household income of $124,734 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,568. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,248 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Worthington is $417,700 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,832. Median rent is $1,153/month, with 28.3% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Worthington reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,587/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
72.6% of adults in Worthington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(115% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Worthington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,754
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,697/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,734
Per Capita$69,568
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$19,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,389
Housing
A+
Home Value$417,700
Rent$1,153
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$469,832
Housing Units6,289
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property1,587/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary208/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation842 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.6%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+33.5%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Worthington was founded in 1803.
The median home in Worthington was built in 1963.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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