Living in Rushsylvania, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rushsylvania · Census data 2020–2024
Rushsylvania has 526 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $76,607 (7% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $128,200, the median rent is $796/month.
Rushsylvania is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rushsylvania at a glance
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 32.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $76,607State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $128,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $796/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rushsylvania a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Ohio median; home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rushsylvania
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rushsylvania the median home value is $128,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,222 a month in housing costs.
Rushsylvania median household income
The median household income in Rushsylvania is $76,607 and the income per person is $36,629. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Rushsylvania: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 201
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.73
Rushsylvania demographics
- Population
- 526
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 32.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 193
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rushsylvania ›
Education in Rushsylvania
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Rushsylvania have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rushsylvania
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Rushsylvania vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushsylvania | 526 | $76,607 | $128,200 | $796 |
| Belle Center | 770 | $74,500 | $151,700 | $996 |
| Ridgeway | 224 | $56,964 | $98,400 | $1,083 |
| Huntsville | 414 | $65,625 | $176,900 | $839 |
| West Mansfield | 752 | $81,375 | $172,300 | $1,057 |
| Bellefontaine | 13,807 | $58,806 | $180,500 | $857 |
| Zanesfield | 161 | $90,313 | $154,200 | $850 |
| Mount Victory | 577 | $56,875 | $147,200 | $942 |
| Valley Hi | 118 | $57,083 | $211,400 | $992 |
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What is the median household income in Rushsylvania, OH?
The median household income in Rushsylvania is $76,607, 7% 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 Rushsylvania?
The median home value in Rushsylvania is $128,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Rushsylvania?
The median gross rent in Rushsylvania is $796 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Rushsylvania, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Ohio median; home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Rushsylvania?
The median age in Rushsylvania is 32.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Rushsylvania?
The average commute to work in Rushsylvania is 26 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rushsylvania?
The unemployment rate in Rushsylvania is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rushsylvania?
9.8% of adults in Rushsylvania 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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