Living in Gratis, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gratis · Census data 2020–2024
Gratis has 725 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $77,500 (9% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $154,600, the median rent is $825/month.
Gratis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gratis at a glance
- Population
- 725
- Median age
- 43State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $154,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Gratis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Ohio median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gratis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gratis the median home value is $154,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $896 a month in housing costs.
Gratis median household income
The median household income in Gratis is $77,500 and the income per person is $33,249. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Gratis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 326
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.23
Gratis demographics
- Population
- 725
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 316
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gratis ›
Education in Gratis
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Gratis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gratis
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Gratis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gratis | 725 | $77,500 | $154,600 | $825 |
| West Elkton | 148 | $50,833 | $89,000 | $1,417 |
| Farmersville | 1,079 | $80,313 | $159,200 | $1,060 |
| Camden | 2,029 | $49,063 | $117,400 | $894 |
| West Alexandria | 1,340 | $59,973 | $154,300 | $701 |
| Somerville | 208 | $58,438 | $103,800 | — |
| Germantown | 5,825 | $90,125 | $205,900 | $1,004 |
| Lake Lakengren | 3,445 | $87,135 | $211,400 | $1,345 |
| Eaton | 8,339 | $51,467 | $148,200 | $764 |
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What is the median household income in Gratis, OH?
The median household income in Gratis is $77,500, 9% 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 Gratis?
The median home value in Gratis is $154,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Gratis?
The median gross rent in Gratis is $825 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Gratis, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Ohio median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Gratis?
The median age in Gratis is 43 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Gratis?
The average commute to work in Gratis is 31 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gratis?
The unemployment rate in Gratis is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gratis?
19.3% of adults in Gratis 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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