Living in Risingsun, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Risingsun · Census data 2020–2024
Risingsun has 737 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $66,705 (7% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $102,400, the median rent is $858/month.
Risingsun is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Risingsun at a glance
- Population
- 737
- Median age
- 32.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $66,705State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $102,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Risingsun a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Risingsun
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Risingsun the median home value is $102,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 16% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,105 a month in housing costs.
Risingsun median household income
The median household income in Risingsun is $66,705 and the income per person is $31,718. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Risingsun: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.16
Risingsun demographics
- Population
- 737
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 233
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Risingsun ›
Education in Risingsun
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Risingsun have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Risingsun
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Risingsun vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risingsun | 737 | $66,705 | $102,400 | $858 |
| Wayne | 924 | $73,125 | $136,700 | $914 |
| West Millgrove | 185 | $98,333 | $94,200 | — |
| Bradner | 1,053 | $64,286 | $133,300 | $666 |
| Fostoria | 12,344 | $54,151 | $87,200 | $809 |
| Kansas | 200 | $53,144 | $73,800 | — |
| Helena | 245 | $65,139 | $138,200 | $1,094 |
| Burgoon | 170 | $59,375 | $135,900 | — |
| Jerry City | 465 | $68,750 | $136,300 | $877 |
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What is the median household income in Risingsun, OH?
The median household income in Risingsun is $66,705, 7% 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 Risingsun?
The median home value in Risingsun is $102,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Risingsun?
The median gross rent in Risingsun is $858 per month, about 16% of household income.
Is Risingsun, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Risingsun?
The median age in Risingsun is 32.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Risingsun?
The average commute to work in Risingsun is 26 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Risingsun?
The unemployment rate in Risingsun is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Risingsun?
4.3% of adults in Risingsun 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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