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Gahanna, Ohio

Introduction to Gahanna, Ohio

Gahanna, Ohio is 7 miles NE of Columbus, Ohio. It is in Franklin county. The city is part of the Columbus metro area. The population of Gahanna is 32,636.

Gahanna History

Gahanna was originally established as a plantation spread over 800 acres of land by John Clark. The area developed over the following years and was officially incorporated in 1881. Gahanna is situated at the convergence of the branches of Big Walnut Creek, which was formerly called Gahanna Creek. According to local lore, the name of the area was derived from an Indian word meaning "the meeting of three creeks." Gahanna is also known as the Herb Capital of Ohio.

Gahanna and nearby Attractions

  • Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve
  • William H Thomas Art Gallery
  • Old Wood Market
  • Columbus Jewish Historical Society
  • Jefferson Golf and Country Club
  • Blendon Woods Metro Park

Things To Do In Gahanna

In 2007, Gahanna was listed by Money Magazine as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live. It has more than 700 acres of parkland and reserves which offer playgrounds, picnic areas, trails and a paddleboat marina, among many other attractions.

Gahanna Transportation

The local airport is Port Columbus International.

Gahanna Higher Education

There are several higher educational institutions around including Otterbein College, The Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College and Franklin University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Gahanna Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Gahanna Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Gahanna Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Gahanna Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Gahanna People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Gahanna Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Gahanna College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Gahanna Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Gahanna, OH

Comparing Gahanna 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
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity410
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents51
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime75

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