Living in Harrod, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrod · Census data 2020–2024
Harrod has 453 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $72,813 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $103,400, the median rent is $1,045/month.
Harrod is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrod at a glance
- Population
- 453
- Median age
- 34.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $72,813State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $103,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,045/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Harrod a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harrod
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrod the median home value is $103,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,045 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $953 a month in housing costs.
Harrod median household income
The median household income in Harrod is $72,813 and the income per person is $38,096. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Harrod: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 173
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.68
Harrod demographics
- Population
- 453
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 169
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrod ›
Education in Harrod
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Harrod have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrod
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Harrod vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrod | 453 | $72,813 | $103,400 | $1,045 |
| Westminster | 526 | $118,583 | $190,100 | — |
| Lafayette | 293 | $53,125 | $121,300 | $647 |
| Alger | 718 | $38,333 | $68,500 | $644 |
| Ada | 4,797 | $61,649 | $160,500 | $884 |
| McGuffey | 384 | $51,250 | $77,900 | $775 |
| Waynesfield | 752 | $65,156 | $121,300 | $895 |
| Beaverdam | 404 | $86,964 | $104,700 | $1,071 |
| Lima | 35,010 | $46,240 | $107,200 | $903 |
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What is the median household income in Harrod, OH?
The median household income in Harrod is $72,813, about the same as 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 Harrod?
The median home value in Harrod is $103,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Harrod?
The median gross rent in Harrod is $1,045 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Harrod, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Harrod?
The median age in Harrod is 34.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Harrod?
The average commute to work in Harrod is 23 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrod?
The unemployment rate in Harrod is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrod?
24.1% of adults in Harrod 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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