Living in Pataskala, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pataskala · Census data 2020–2024
Pataskala has 18,223 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $92,033 (29% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $314,500, the median rent is $1,387/month.
Pataskala at a glance
- Population
- 18,223
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $92,033State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $314,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,387/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pataskala a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pataskala
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pataskala the median home value is $314,500, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,387 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,847 a month in housing costs.
Pataskala median household income
The median household income in Pataskala is $92,033 and the income per person is $44,093. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Pataskala: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,165
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.61
Pataskala demographics
- Population
- 18,223
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 6,920
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pataskala ›
Education in Pataskala
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Pataskala have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pataskala
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Pataskala vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pataskala | 18,223 | $92,033 | $314,500 | $1,387 |
| Jersey | 304 | $151,827 | $274,500 | — |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,133 | $110,887 | $349,000 | — |
| Etna | 1,440 | $114,365 | $266,100 | $1,216 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,224 | $72,972 | $244,300 | $1,259 |
| New Albany | 10,896 | $238,250 | $772,100 | $2,355 |
| Alexandria | 539 | $115,682 | $253,300 | $1,500 |
| Gahanna | 35,486 | $109,061 | $350,900 | $1,466 |
| Kirkersville | 547 | $87,802 | $169,500 | $1,333 |
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What is the median household income in Pataskala, OH?
The median household income in Pataskala is $92,033, 29% 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 Pataskala?
The median home value in Pataskala is $314,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Pataskala?
The median gross rent in Pataskala is $1,387 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Pataskala, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Pataskala?
The median age in Pataskala is 37.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Pataskala?
The average commute to work in Pataskala is 27 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pataskala?
The unemployment rate in Pataskala is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pataskala?
29.2% of adults in Pataskala 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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