Living in Gahanna, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gahanna · Census data 2020–2024
Gahanna has 35,486 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $109,061 (53% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $350,900, the median rent is $1,466/month.
Gahanna at a glance
- Population
- 35,486
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $109,061State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $350,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,466/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Gahanna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gahanna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gahanna the median home value is $350,900, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,466 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,104 a month in housing costs.
Gahanna median household income
The median household income in Gahanna is $109,061 and the income per person is $54,374. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Gahanna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,673
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.47
Gahanna demographics
- Population
- 35,486
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 14,254
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gahanna ›
Education in Gahanna
51.7% of adults 25 and older in Gahanna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gahanna
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Gahanna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanna | 35,486 | $109,061 | $350,900 | $1,466 |
| Minerva Park | 2,446 | $130,878 | $311,900 | $2,186 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,111 | $97,039 | $235,400 | $1,582 |
| Whitehall | 20,019 | $51,759 | $159,600 | $1,145 |
| Bexley | 13,114 | $157,841 | $527,800 | $1,268 |
| Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | $374,500 | $1,364 |
| Columbus | 914,802 | $66,082 | $252,900 | $1,295 |
| New Albany | 10,896 | $238,250 | $772,100 | $2,355 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,224 | $72,972 | $244,300 | $1,259 |
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What is the median household income in Gahanna, OH?
The median household income in Gahanna is $109,061, 53% 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 Gahanna?
The median home value in Gahanna is $350,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Gahanna?
The median gross rent in Gahanna is $1,466 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Gahanna, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Gahanna?
The median age in Gahanna is 38.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Gahanna?
The average commute to work in Gahanna is 20 minutes; 24.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gahanna?
The unemployment rate in Gahanna is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gahanna?
51.7% of adults in Gahanna 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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