Living in Obetz, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Obetz · Census data 2020–2024
Obetz has 7,330 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $87,304 (22% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $220,900, the median rent is $1,379/month.
Obetz at a glance
- Population
- 7,330
- Median age
- 31.8State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $87,304State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $220,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,379/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Obetz a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Obetz
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Obetz the median home value is $220,900, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,626 a month in housing costs.
Obetz median household income
The median household income in Obetz is $87,304 and the income per person is $32,052. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Obetz: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,600
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.89
Obetz demographics
- Population
- 7,330
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 2,537
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Obetz ›
Education in Obetz
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Obetz have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Obetz
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Obetz vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obetz | 7,330 | $87,304 | $220,900 | $1,379 |
| Groveport | 5,900 | $93,586 | $275,100 | $1,082 |
| Lockbourne | 165 | $61,250 | $162,500 | $1,188 |
| Blacklick Estates | 8,389 | $69,368 | $165,000 | $1,358 |
| Grove City | 42,517 | $93,161 | $310,400 | $1,331 |
| Bexley | 13,114 | $157,841 | $527,800 | $1,268 |
| Brice | 161 | $56,853 | $262,500 | $1,131 |
| Canal Winchester | 10,170 | $131,209 | $336,100 | $1,692 |
| Commercial Point | 3,141 | $107,868 | $344,600 | $1,396 |
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What is the median household income in Obetz, OH?
The median household income in Obetz is $87,304, 22% 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 Obetz?
The median home value in Obetz is $220,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Obetz?
The median gross rent in Obetz is $1,379 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Obetz, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Obetz?
The median age in Obetz is 31.8 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Obetz?
The average commute to work in Obetz is 20 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Obetz?
The unemployment rate in Obetz is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Obetz?
23.4% of adults in Obetz 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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