Living in Napoleon, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Napoleon · Census data 2020–2024
Napoleon has 8,802 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $76,639 (7% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $146,600, the median rent is $819/month.
Napoleon at a glance
- Population
- 8,802
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $76,639State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $146,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $819/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Napoleon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Ohio median; home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Napoleon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Napoleon the median home value is $146,600, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,182 a month in housing costs.
Napoleon median household income
The median household income in Napoleon is $76,639 and the income per person is $37,974. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Napoleon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,954
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.26
Napoleon demographics
- Population
- 8,802
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 3,801
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Napoleon ›
Education in Napoleon
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Napoleon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Napoleon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Napoleon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon | 8,802 | $76,639 | $146,600 | $819 |
| Florida | 247 | $66,944 | $79,500 | $1,259 |
| Liberty Center | 973 | $77,917 | $161,600 | $1,125 |
| Malinta | 324 | $65,625 | $131,300 | $938 |
| Ridgeville Corners | 279 | $83,141 | $173,300 | — |
| McClure | 724 | $52,500 | $86,600 | $734 |
| Holgate | 1,012 | $50,690 | $100,800 | $684 |
| Pettisville | 447 | $98,594 | $165,600 | $918 |
| Wauseon | 7,505 | $64,477 | $152,600 | $821 |
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What is the median household income in Napoleon, OH?
The median household income in Napoleon is $76,639, 7% 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 Napoleon?
The median home value in Napoleon is $146,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Napoleon?
The median gross rent in Napoleon is $819 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Napoleon, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Ohio median; home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Napoleon?
The median age in Napoleon is 39.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Napoleon?
The average commute to work in Napoleon is 20 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Napoleon?
The unemployment rate in Napoleon is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Napoleon?
19.5% of adults in Napoleon 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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