At a Glance
Median Income
$67,477
$49,171 per capita
Home Value
$279,700
Zillow: $367,737
Median Rent
$849/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
2,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Yellow Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yellow Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yellow Springs 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
Yellow Springs residents earn a median household income of $67,477 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,171. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,168 business establishments, including 377 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yellow Springs is $279,700 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,737. Median rent is $849/month, with 23.1% 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
Yellow Springs reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,522/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.3% of adults in Yellow Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yellow Springs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,655
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density1,329/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,477
Per Capita$49,171
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$14,730M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,390
Housing
A
Home Value$279,700
Rent$849
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$367,737
Housing Units2,066
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property2,522/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault134/100K
Burglary537/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+35.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Yellow Springs was built in 1959.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 377 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.