Living in Polk, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Polk · Census data 2020–2024
Polk has 380 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $68,125 (5% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $132,700, the median rent is $675/month.
Polk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Polk at a glance
- Population
- 380
- Median age
- 32.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $132,700State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Polk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Polk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Polk the median home value is $132,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 13.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,283 a month in housing costs.
Polk median household income
The median household income in Polk is $68,125 and the income per person is $28,075. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Polk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 133
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.95
Polk demographics
- Population
- 380
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 32.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Polk ›
Education in Polk
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Polk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Polk
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Polk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk | 380 | $68,125 | $132,700 | $675 |
| Cinnamon Lake | 933 | $79,320 | $214,500 | — |
| Nankin | 421 | $145,536 | $148,200 | — |
| Sullivan | 1,027 | $67,964 | $205,900 | — |
| West Salem | 1,033 | $62,042 | $125,900 | $775 |
| Bailey Lakes | 314 | $75,000 | $146,900 | $978 |
| Ashland | 18,911 | $60,029 | $157,900 | $893 |
| Savannah | 306 | $73,750 | $165,300 | $904 |
| Jeromesville | 547 | $68,750 | $136,400 | $1,065 |
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What is the median household income in Polk, OH?
The median household income in Polk is $68,125, 5% 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 Polk?
The median home value in Polk is $132,700, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Polk?
The median gross rent in Polk is $675 per month, about 13.9% of household income.
Is Polk, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Polk?
The median age in Polk is 32.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Polk?
The average commute to work in Polk is 29 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Polk?
The unemployment rate in Polk is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Polk?
13.8% of adults in Polk 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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