Living in Philo, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Philo · Census data 2020–2024
Philo has 683 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $42,344 (41% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $109,000, the median rent is $827/month.
Philo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Philo at a glance
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $42,344State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $109,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $827/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Philo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Philo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Philo the median home value is $109,000, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $827 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,074 a month in housing costs.
Philo median household income
The median household income in Philo is $42,344 and the income per person is $27,137. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Philo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 336
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.27
Philo demographics
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Philo ›
Education in Philo
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Philo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Philo
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Philo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philo | 683 | $42,344 | $109,000 | $827 |
| Duncan Falls | 1,355 | $116,167 | $219,600 | — |
| South Zanesville | 2,211 | $38,824 | $73,400 | $799 |
| Pleasant Grove | 1,436 | $54,038 | $160,700 | $653 |
| Zanesville | 24,740 | $43,280 | $123,700 | $821 |
| Roseville | 1,821 | $44,792 | $94,400 | $722 |
| North Zanesville | 2,758 | $83,904 | $248,000 | $847 |
| East Fultonham | 157 | $85,469 | $175,800 | — |
| Crooksville | 2,379 | $47,411 | $103,300 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in Philo, OH?
The median household income in Philo is $42,344, 41% lower 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 Philo?
The median home value in Philo is $109,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Philo?
The median gross rent in Philo is $827 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Philo, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Philo?
The median age in Philo is 39.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Philo?
The average commute to work in Philo is 35 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Philo?
The unemployment rate in Philo is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Philo?
11.4% of adults in Philo 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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