Living in Sunbury, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunbury · Census data 2020–2024
Sunbury has 8,005 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $108,787 (52% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $374,600, the median rent is $1,649/month.
Sunbury at a glance
- Population
- 8,005
- Median age
- 35.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $108,787State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $374,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,649/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Sunbury a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 74% 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 Sunbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunbury the median home value is $374,600, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,649 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,169 a month in housing costs.
Sunbury median household income
The median household income in Sunbury is $108,787 and the income per person is $48,991. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Sunbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,030
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.76
Sunbury demographics
- Population
- 8,005
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 2,894
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunbury ›
Education in Sunbury
48.3% of adults 25 and older in Sunbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunbury
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Sunbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | 8,005 | $108,787 | $374,600 | $1,649 |
| Galena | 1,709 | $134,830 | $467,000 | $1,229 |
| Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | $374,500 | $1,364 |
| Hartford (Croton) | 436 | $54,509 | $153,400 | $1,146 |
| Centerburg | 1,839 | $76,250 | $246,900 | $834 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,111 | $97,039 | $235,400 | $1,582 |
| Delaware | 44,589 | $99,786 | $318,400 | $1,286 |
| Marengo | 220 | $68,750 | $195,800 | $1,142 |
| Johnstown | 5,286 | $91,713 | $347,900 | $886 |
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What is the median household income in Sunbury, OH?
The median household income in Sunbury is $108,787, 52% 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 Sunbury?
The median home value in Sunbury is $374,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Sunbury?
The median gross rent in Sunbury is $1,649 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Sunbury, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Sunbury?
The median age in Sunbury is 35.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Sunbury?
The average commute to work in Sunbury is 27 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunbury?
The unemployment rate in Sunbury is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunbury?
48.3% of adults in Sunbury 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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