Living in Ottawa, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ottawa · Census data 2020–2024
Ottawa has 4,441 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $69,950 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $190,700, the median rent is $803/month.
Ottawa at a glance
- Population
- 4,441
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $69,950State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $190,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $803/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ottawa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ottawa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ottawa the median home value is $190,700, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,393 a month in housing costs.
Ottawa median household income
The median household income in Ottawa is $69,950 and the income per person is $39,934. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Ottawa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,920
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.44
Ottawa demographics
- Population
- 4,441
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 1,776
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ottawa ›
Education in Ottawa
33% of adults 25 and older in Ottawa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ottawa
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Ottawa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 4,441 | $69,950 | $190,700 | $803 |
| Glandorf | 1,162 | $110,580 | $249,300 | $1,010 |
| Gilboa | 230 | $77,708 | $117,800 | $750 |
| West Leipsic | 216 | $61,458 | $96,900 | $839 |
| Pandora | 1,603 | $64,942 | $147,700 | $981 |
| Columbus Grove | 1,532 | $68,750 | $156,800 | $902 |
| Leipsic | 2,033 | $67,946 | $110,700 | $1,125 |
| Miller City | 186 | $84,375 | $157,300 | — |
| Kalida | 1,526 | $87,500 | $196,100 | $922 |
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What is the median household income in Ottawa, OH?
The median household income in Ottawa is $69,950, 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 Ottawa?
The median home value in Ottawa is $190,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Ottawa?
The median gross rent in Ottawa is $803 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Ottawa, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median.
What is the median age in Ottawa?
The median age in Ottawa is 42.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Ottawa?
The average commute to work in Ottawa is 23 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ottawa?
The unemployment rate in Ottawa is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ottawa?
33% of adults in Ottawa 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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