Living in Upper Arlington, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Arlington has 36,293 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $155,167 (117% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $595,600, the median rent is $1,588/month.
Upper Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 36,293
- Median age
- 40.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $155,167State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $595,600State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,588/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Upper Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 117% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 177% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Arlington the median home value is $595,600, 79% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,588 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,189 a month in housing costs.
Upper Arlington median household income
The median household income in Upper Arlington is $155,167 and the income per person is $84,831. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Upper Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,936
- Owner-occupied
- 79.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.6%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.52
Upper Arlington demographics
- Population
- 36,293
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 14,330
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Arlington ›
Education in Upper Arlington
79.8% of adults 25 and older in Upper Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 39% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Upper Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington | 36,293 | $155,167 | $595,600 | $1,588 |
| Marble Cliff | 850 | $136,500 | $815,500 | $1,193 |
| Grandview Heights | 8,647 | $117,672 | $583,300 | $1,750 |
| Riverlea | 543 | $161,250 | $572,500 | $1,500 |
| Valleyview | 742 | $58,125 | $159,300 | $1,441 |
| Hilliard | 38,033 | $128,189 | $385,100 | $1,632 |
| Columbus | 914,802 | $66,082 | $252,900 | $1,295 |
| Worthington | 14,938 | $127,382 | $440,500 | $1,232 |
| Lincoln Village | 8,928 | $53,797 | $169,100 | $1,043 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Arlington, OH?
The median household income in Upper Arlington is $155,167, 117% 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 Upper Arlington?
The median home value in Upper Arlington is $595,600, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Upper Arlington?
The median gross rent in Upper Arlington is $1,588 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Upper Arlington, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 117% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 177% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Upper Arlington?
The median age in Upper Arlington is 40.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Upper Arlington?
The average commute to work in Upper Arlington is 19 minutes; 27.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Upper Arlington is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Arlington?
79.8% of adults in Upper Arlington 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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