Living in Chillicothe, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chillicothe · Census data 2020–2024
Chillicothe has 21,902 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $54,086 (24% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $887/month.
Chillicothe at a glance
- Population
- 21,902
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $54,086State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $887/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Chillicothe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Chillicothe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chillicothe the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,253 a month in housing costs.
Chillicothe median household income
The median household income in Chillicothe is $54,086 and the income per person is $34,688. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Chillicothe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,659
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.17
Chillicothe demographics
- Population
- 21,902
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 9,783
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chillicothe ›
Education in Chillicothe
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Chillicothe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chillicothe
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Chillicothe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 21,902 | $54,086 | $162,500 | $887 |
| Massieville | 642 | $58,255 | $139,700 | $719 |
| Andersonville | 495 | $83,355 | $223,900 | $879 |
| Kingston | 703 | $40,357 | $157,200 | $693 |
| Frankfort | 1,171 | $67,500 | $168,200 | $852 |
| Richmond Dale | 473 | $64,438 | $87,000 | — |
| Clarksburg | 464 | $49,107 | $116,100 | $894 |
| Waverly | 4,127 | $55,172 | $168,900 | $976 |
| Adelphi | 316 | $39,107 | $164,300 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Chillicothe, OH?
The median household income in Chillicothe is $54,086, 24% lower 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 Chillicothe?
The median home value in Chillicothe is $162,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Chillicothe?
The median gross rent in Chillicothe is $887 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Chillicothe, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Chillicothe?
The median age in Chillicothe is 40.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Chillicothe?
The average commute to work in Chillicothe is 22 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chillicothe?
The unemployment rate in Chillicothe is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chillicothe?
21.8% of adults in Chillicothe 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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