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Bluffton, OH


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Bluffton, Ohio

Bluffton, Ohio is 55 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. It is in Allen county. The village is part of the Lima metro area. The population of Bluffton is 3,896.

The People and Families of Bluffton

In Bluffton, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Bluffton are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The village has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bluffton had a median family income of $54,948. The people of Bluffton can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. Notably, the village is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Bluffton political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,050. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Bluffton Housing

Of the housing in Bluffton, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. The village offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Bluffton are lower than most places in Ohio.

Commuting

In Bluffton, 71% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the village makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Bluffton features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBluffton Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBluffton Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBluffton Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bluffton College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bluffton Affordability of Rents
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bluffton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bluffton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Bluffton, OH

Comparing Bluffton 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built46

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