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Girard, OH


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Girard, Ohio

Girard, Ohio, in Trumbull county, is 4 miles NW of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 56 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Youngstown - Warren metropolitan area. Girard contains a population of approximately 10,902.

The People and Families of Girard

In Girard, about 52% of adults are married.

Girard boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Girard had a median family income of $41,587.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Girard favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Girard Housing

Girard has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Girard, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Girard Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Girard, OH

Comparing Girard 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
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime43

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