Living in Lake Darby, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Darby · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Darby has 4,608 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $97,404 (36% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $233,200, the median rent is $1,446/month.
Lake Darby at a glance
- Population
- 4,608
- Median age
- 40.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $97,404State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $233,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,446/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 96.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lake Darby a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lake Darby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Darby the median home value is $233,200, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, which is 48.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,608 a month in housing costs.
Lake Darby median household income
The median household income in Lake Darby is $97,404 and the income per person is $40,794. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Lake Darby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,693
- Owner-occupied
- 96.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.72
Lake Darby demographics
- Population
- 4,608
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 1,693
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Darby ›
Education in Lake Darby
33.9% of adults 25 and older in Lake Darby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Darby
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Lake Darby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Darby | 4,608 | $97,404 | $233,200 | $1,446 |
| Lincoln Village | 8,928 | $53,797 | $169,100 | $1,043 |
| West Jefferson | 4,392 | $64,136 | $192,100 | $969 |
| Hilliard | 38,033 | $128,189 | $385,100 | $1,632 |
| Valleyview | 742 | $58,125 | $159,300 | $1,441 |
| Urbancrest | 1,240 | $41,875 | $133,900 | $879 |
| Marble Cliff | 850 | $136,500 | $815,500 | $1,193 |
| Upper Arlington | 36,293 | $155,167 | $595,600 | $1,588 |
| Grandview Heights | 8,647 | $117,672 | $583,300 | $1,750 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Darby, OH?
The median household income in Lake Darby is $97,404, 36% 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 Lake Darby?
The median home value in Lake Darby is $233,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Lake Darby?
The median gross rent in Lake Darby is $1,446 per month, about 48.2% of household income.
Is Lake Darby, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lake Darby?
The median age in Lake Darby is 40.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Lake Darby?
The average commute to work in Lake Darby is 23 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Darby?
The unemployment rate in Lake Darby is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Darby?
33.9% of adults in Lake Darby 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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