Ohio : What you need to know
Consistently ranked one of the best states for business, Ohio offers residents many benefits too, including a low cost of living, excellent schools and good recreational opportunities. Manufacturing and financial industries anchor the economy in Ohio, which is the largest producer in the country of plastics, rubber and fabricated metal. The best places to live in Ohio include Akron, Cincinnati and Dublin. Sports fans have several teams to cheer for including the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Quick Facts
| Population | 11,575,977 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $49,429 |
| Median Home Price | $129,900 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,246 |
| Median Rent | $66 |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.1% | |
| Unemployed | 4.9% |
Featured Cities/Population
| Delaware, OH | 36,794 |
| Bexley, OH | 13,442 |
| Wooster, OH | 26,551 |
| Oberlin, OH | 8,356 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 297,397 |
| Akron, OH | 198,329 |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 34,465 |
| Dublin, OH | 43,224 |
| Brunswick, OH | 34,512 |
| Sharonville, OH | 13,872 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 82.4% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 12.2% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 1.9% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 3.4% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.2% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 0.8% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95.1% | |
| Unemployed | 4.9% |
Educational Levels
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.4% | |
| Associate's Degree | 8.2% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 9.7% | |
| High School Graduate | 34.1% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 20.7% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.1% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 89.1% |
Industry
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 1.1% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.7% |
| Retail Trade | 11.6% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 4.8% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 6.4% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 9.3% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 24.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 9.1% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
Housing
| Homes Rent | 66.3% | |
| Homes Owned | 33.7% |
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Ohio Rankings
Best places to Live in Ohio
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 1,487 | $92,700 | $26,603 |
| Ada | 6,050 | $105,400 | $38,290 |
| Adamsville | 117 | $65,000 | $29,792 |
| Addyston | 936 | $78,300 | $35,781 |
| Adelphi | 364 | $75,400 | $31,641 |
| Adena | 737 | $55,400 | $36,818 |
| Akron | 198,329 | $81,200 | $34,512 |
| Albany | 1,116 | $110,500 | $38,533 |
| Alexandria | 590 | $129,900 | $61,912 |
| Alger | 686 | $65,200 | $33,036 |
| Alliance | 22,137 | $79,400 | $31,914 |
| Alvordton | 209 | $0 | $21,944 |
| Amanda | 702 | $101,200 | $50,750 |
| Amberley | 3,590 | $323,400 | $115,903 |
| Amelia | 5,319 | $139,100 | $60,719 |
| Amesville | 109 | $95,600 | $46,875 |
| Amherst | 12,114 | $148,100 | $63,354 |
| Amsterdam | 527 | $51,200 | $39,250 |
| Andersonville | 798 | $142,200 | $68,393 |
| Andover | 1,143 | $86,300 | $21,688 |