Living in Ostrander, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ostrander · Census data 2020–2024
Ostrander has 1,008 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $159,375 (123% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $485,600, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Ostrander is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ostrander at a glance
- Population
- 1,008
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $159,375State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $485,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ostrander a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 123% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 126% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ostrander
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ostrander the median home value is $485,600, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,449 a month in housing costs.
Ostrander median household income
The median household income in Ostrander is $159,375 and the income per person is $51,563. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Ostrander: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 317
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.46
Ostrander demographics
- Population
- 1,008
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ostrander ›
Education in Ostrander
48.3% of adults 25 and older in Ostrander have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ostrander
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Ostrander vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrander | 1,008 | $159,375 | $485,600 | $1,000 |
| Magnetic Springs | 359 | $77,813 | $137,500 | $1,000 |
| Delaware | 44,589 | $99,786 | $318,400 | $1,286 |
| Marysville | 27,518 | $92,619 | $300,800 | $1,223 |
| Shawnee Hills | 946 | $143,750 | $460,500 | — |
| New California | 1,672 | $161,908 | $464,500 | — |
| Powell | 14,451 | $195,495 | $561,500 | $2,194 |
| Dublin | 49,294 | $160,296 | $563,500 | $1,686 |
| Unionville Center | 269 | $104,545 | $182,500 | $967 |
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What is the median household income in Ostrander, OH?
The median household income in Ostrander is $159,375, 123% 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 Ostrander?
The median home value in Ostrander is $485,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Ostrander?
The median gross rent in Ostrander is $1,000 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Ostrander, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 123% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 126% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Ostrander?
The median age in Ostrander is 34.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Ostrander?
The average commute to work in Ostrander is 28 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ostrander?
The unemployment rate in Ostrander is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ostrander?
48.3% of adults in Ostrander 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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