Living in Heath, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Heath · Census data 2020–2024
Heath has 10,644 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $71,917 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $235,700, the median rent is $1,129/month.
Heath at a glance
- Population
- 10,644
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $71,917State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $235,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,129/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Heath a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Heath
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Heath the median home value is $235,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,129 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,515 a month in housing costs.
Heath median household income
The median household income in Heath is $71,917 and the income per person is $37,973. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Heath: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,498
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.39
Heath demographics
- Population
- 10,644
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 4,365
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Heath ›
Education in Heath
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Heath have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Heath
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Heath vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath | 10,644 | $71,917 | $235,700 | $1,129 |
| Newark | 50,783 | $61,670 | $192,300 | $973 |
| Granville | 5,999 | $124,408 | $502,300 | $1,129 |
| Jacksontown | 276 | $131,435 | $467,500 | — |
| Hebron | 2,508 | $66,627 | $194,900 | $850 |
| Harbor Hills | 1,555 | $86,136 | $406,500 | $1,338 |
| Granville South | 1,146 | $131,307 | $364,500 | — |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,525 | $79,286 | $200,400 | $863 |
| Thornport | 998 | $110,313 | $545,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Heath, OH?
The median household income in Heath is $71,917, 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 Heath?
The median home value in Heath is $235,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Heath?
The median gross rent in Heath is $1,129 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Heath, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Heath?
The median age in Heath is 43.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Heath?
The average commute to work in Heath is 24 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Heath?
The unemployment rate in Heath is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Heath?
23.7% of adults in Heath 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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