Living in Girard, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Girard · Census data 2020–2024
Girard has 9,505 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $52,550 (26% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $115,500, the median rent is $769/month.
Girard at a glance
- Population
- 9,505
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $52,550State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $115,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $769/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Girard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Girard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Girard the median home value is $115,500, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $940 a month in housing costs.
Girard median household income
The median household income in Girard is $52,550 and the income per person is $31,306. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Girard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,013
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.17
Girard demographics
- Population
- 9,505
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 4,376
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Girard ›
Education in Girard
20% of adults 25 and older in Girard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Girard
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Girard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard | 9,505 | $52,550 | $115,500 | $769 |
| McDonald | 3,136 | $81,855 | $138,500 | $863 |
| Churchill | 1,608 | $48,566 | $110,700 | $773 |
| McKinley Heights | 1,366 | $39,133 | — | $698 |
| Hilltop | 640 | $66,250 | $107,500 | $685 |
| Niles | 18,287 | $50,953 | $116,300 | $798 |
| Mineral Ridge | 3,657 | $59,161 | $154,600 | $734 |
| Bolindale | 1,637 | $45,833 | $94,400 | $918 |
| Vienna Center | 611 | $62,875 | $153,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Girard, OH?
The median household income in Girard is $52,550, 26% 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 Girard?
The median home value in Girard is $115,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Girard?
The median gross rent in Girard is $769 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Girard, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Girard?
The median age in Girard is 43.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Girard?
The average commute to work in Girard is 18 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Girard?
The unemployment rate in Girard is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Girard?
20% of adults in Girard 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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