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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Ohio may be one of the most underrated — and misunderstood — states in the country. We got a local to dole out some real talk.
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- Several of Cincinnati's top employers are in health services, grocery and merchandise, and financial services industries.
- Cincinnati is home to more than 30 colleges and universities such as Miami University, University of Cincinnati and Xavier University.
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- Licking County holds a lot of opportunities for job-seekers. Here's a list of the county's top employers.
- Akron is the site of many corporate headquarters as well as start-up operations.
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Quick Facts about OH
| 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 in OH
| Employed | 95.1% | |
| Unemployed | 4.9% |
Featured Cities/Population in OH
| 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 in OH
| 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 in OH
| Employed | 95.1% | |
| Unemployed | 4.9% |
Educational Levels in OH
| 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 in OH
| 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 in OH
| Homes Rent | 66.3% | |
| Homes Owned | 33.7% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Ohio Rankings
Best places to Live in Ohio
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 824,663 | $129,100 | $45,659 |
| Cleveland | 390,584 | $69,600 | $26,150 |
| Cincinnati | 297,397 | $119,700 | $33,604 |
| Toledo | 282,275 | $78,200 | $33,687 |
| Akron | 198,329 | $81,200 | $34,512 |
| Dayton | 141,368 | $66,700 | $27,683 |
| Parma | 80,380 | $109,400 | $50,440 |
| Canton | 72,463 | $71,100 | $29,418 |
| Youngstown | 65,573 | $44,600 | $24,133 |
| Lorain | 63,778 | $87,300 | $35,042 |
| Hamilton | 62,359 | $99,200 | $40,427 |
| Springfield | 60,007 | $78,900 | $32,066 |
| Kettering | 55,944 | $125,000 | $50,608 |
| Elyria | 54,050 | $94,300 | $40,952 |
| Lakewood | 51,155 | $131,100 | $45,408 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 49,287 | $118,700 | $50,832 |
| Middletown | 48,563 | $93,700 | $36,374 |
| Euclid | 48,105 | $82,800 | $35,487 |
| Newark | 47,829 | $112,300 | $37,025 |
| Mansfield | 46,998 | $78,700 | $32,148 |