Gahanna, OH

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Gahanna, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gahanna Almanac

Gahanna Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gahanna Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gahanna residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Gahanna

Gahanna High Schools (2004)

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
140 S HAMILTON RD
614-478-5500
Serves 2,207 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Gahanna Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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