Living in Worthington, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Worthington · Census data 2020–2024
Worthington has 14,938 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $127,382 (78% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $440,500, the median rent is $1,232/month.
Worthington at a glance
- Population
- 14,938
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $127,382State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $440,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,232/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Worthington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 105% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Worthington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Worthington the median home value is $440,500, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,232 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,373 a month in housing costs.
Worthington median household income
The median household income in Worthington is $127,382 and the income per person is $70,806. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Worthington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,406
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.39
Worthington demographics
- Population
- 14,938
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 6,143
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Worthington ›
Education in Worthington
72.6% of adults 25 and older in Worthington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 33.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Worthington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Worthington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 14,938 | $127,382 | $440,500 | $1,232 |
| Riverlea | 543 | $161,250 | $572,500 | $1,500 |
| Minerva Park | 2,446 | $130,878 | $311,900 | $2,186 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,111 | $97,039 | $235,400 | $1,582 |
| Upper Arlington | 36,293 | $155,167 | $595,600 | $1,588 |
| Powell | 14,451 | $195,495 | $561,500 | $2,194 |
| Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | $374,500 | $1,364 |
| Dublin | 49,294 | $160,296 | $563,500 | $1,686 |
| Shawnee Hills | 946 | $143,750 | $460,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Worthington, OH?
The median household income in Worthington is $127,382, 78% 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 Worthington?
The median home value in Worthington is $440,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Worthington?
The median gross rent in Worthington is $1,232 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Worthington, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 105% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Worthington?
The median age in Worthington is 43.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Worthington?
The average commute to work in Worthington is 20 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Worthington?
The unemployment rate in Worthington is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Worthington?
72.6% of adults in Worthington 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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