Living in Buckeye Lake, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckeye Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Buckeye Lake has 2,525 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $79,286 (11% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $200,400, the median rent is $863/month.
Buckeye Lake at a glance
- Population
- 2,525
- Median age
- 48.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $79,286State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $200,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Buckeye Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Ohio median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Buckeye Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckeye Lake the median home value is $200,400, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,589 a month in housing costs.
Buckeye Lake median household income
The median household income in Buckeye Lake is $79,286 and the income per person is $43,219. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Buckeye Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,405
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 23.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.36
Buckeye Lake demographics
- Population
- 2,525
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 1,072
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckeye Lake ›
Education in Buckeye Lake
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Buckeye Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckeye Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Buckeye Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Lake | 2,525 | $79,286 | $200,400 | $863 |
| Fairfield Beach | 1,432 | $48,640 | $215,300 | $1,147 |
| Hebron | 2,508 | $66,627 | $194,900 | $850 |
| Harbor Hills | 1,555 | $86,136 | $406,500 | $1,338 |
| Thornport | 998 | $110,313 | $545,000 | — |
| Millersport | 838 | $81,250 | $236,500 | $925 |
| Thornville | 1,818 | $102,237 | $247,800 | $1,078 |
| Jacksontown | 276 | $131,435 | $467,500 | — |
| Kirkersville | 547 | $87,802 | $169,500 | $1,333 |
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What is the median household income in Buckeye Lake, OH?
The median household income in Buckeye Lake is $79,286, 11% higher than 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 Buckeye Lake?
The median home value in Buckeye Lake is $200,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Buckeye Lake?
The median gross rent in Buckeye Lake is $863 per month, about 14.9% of household income.
Is Buckeye Lake, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Ohio median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Buckeye Lake?
The median age in Buckeye Lake is 48.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Buckeye Lake?
The average commute to work in Buckeye Lake is 22 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckeye Lake?
The unemployment rate in Buckeye Lake is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckeye Lake?
14.2% of adults in Buckeye Lake 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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