Living in Apple Creek, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apple Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Apple Creek has 963 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $71,250 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $191,400, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Apple Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Apple Creek at a glance
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $191,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Apple Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Apple Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apple Creek the median home value is $191,400, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
Apple Creek median household income
The median household income in Apple Creek is $71,250 and the income per person is $34,454. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Apple Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 413
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.49
Apple Creek demographics
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 387
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apple Creek ›
Education in Apple Creek
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Apple Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apple Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Apple Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Creek | 963 | $71,250 | $191,400 | $1,000 |
| Kidron | 608 | $70,227 | $201,900 | $975 |
| Fredericksburg | 452 | $75,909 | $168,400 | — |
| Wooster | 26,971 | $66,898 | $214,200 | $918 |
| Orrville | 8,343 | $72,569 | $188,900 | $870 |
| Dalton | 1,636 | $68,571 | $183,300 | $854 |
| Mount Eaton | 135 | $81,875 | $156,700 | $1,125 |
| Smithville | 1,330 | $71,944 | $197,100 | $893 |
| Mount Hope | 131 | $51,719 | $450,000 | — |
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Apple Creek ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Apple Creek: FAQ
What is the median household income in Apple Creek, OH?
The median household income in Apple Creek is $71,250, about the same as the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Apple Creek?
The median home value in Apple Creek is $191,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Apple Creek?
The median gross rent in Apple Creek is $1,000 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Apple Creek, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Apple Creek?
The median age in Apple Creek is 37.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Apple Creek?
The average commute to work in Apple Creek is 25 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apple Creek?
The unemployment rate in Apple Creek is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apple Creek?
16.7% of adults in Apple Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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