Living in Thurston, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thurston · Census data 2020–2024
Thurston has 597 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $62,188 (13% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $157,500, the median rent is $1,161/month.
Thurston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Thurston at a glance
- Population
- 597
- Median age
- 33.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $62,188State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $157,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,161/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Thurston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Thurston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thurston the median home value is $157,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,161 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Thurston median household income
The median household income in Thurston is $62,188 and the income per person is $21,554. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Thurston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 234
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.90
Thurston demographics
- Population
- 597
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 206
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thurston ›
Education in Thurston
5.4% of adults 25 and older in Thurston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thurston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 90.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Thurston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston | 597 | $62,188 | $157,500 | $1,161 |
| Pleasantville | 908 | $66,731 | $154,900 | $981 |
| Baltimore | 3,050 | $59,769 | $231,300 | $907 |
| Millersport | 838 | $81,250 | $236,500 | $925 |
| Fairfield Beach | 1,432 | $48,640 | $215,300 | $1,147 |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,525 | $79,286 | $200,400 | $863 |
| Kirkersville | 547 | $87,802 | $169,500 | $1,333 |
| West Rushville | 212 | $76,875 | $178,800 | $825 |
| Thornville | 1,818 | $102,237 | $247,800 | $1,078 |
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What is the median household income in Thurston, OH?
The median household income in Thurston is $62,188, 13% 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 Thurston?
The median home value in Thurston is $157,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Thurston?
The median gross rent in Thurston is $1,161 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Thurston, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Thurston?
The median age in Thurston is 33.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Thurston?
The average commute to work in Thurston is 31 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thurston?
The unemployment rate in Thurston is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thurston?
5.4% of adults in Thurston 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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