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Glouster, OH


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Glouster, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio, in Athens county, is 58 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. There are 1,972 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Glouster

In Glouster, about 49% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Glouster. People in the village are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glouster had a median family income of $28,800.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Glouster Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Glouster that were owner-occupied was 67%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Glouster has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, the village has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Glouster, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGlouster Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Glouster Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Glouster, OH

Comparing Glouster 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built12
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