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Gahanna, OH


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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.

The People and Families of Gahanna

In Gahanna, about 64% of adults are married. Gahanna, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gahanna had a median family income of $74,260. Gahanna is one of the richer cities in Ohio. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Gahanna. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Gahanna is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Gahanna political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $22,710. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Gahanna Housing

Of the housing in Gahanna, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Gahanna than most places in Ohio.

Commuting

In Gahanna, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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