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Alger, OH


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Alger, Ohio

Alger, Ohio, in Hardin county, is 54 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 67 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. The village has a population of 888.

The People and Families of Alger

In Alger, about 57% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Alger features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alger had a median family income of $33,438.

Alger Housing

In Alger, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Alger.

Commuting

In Alger, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Alger strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyAlger Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Alger Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Alger Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Alger, OH

Comparing Alger to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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