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Grandview Heights, OH


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Grandview Heights, Ohio

Grandview Heights, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 2 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The city is included in the Columbus metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,695 people lived in Grandview Heights.

The People and Families of Grandview Heights

In Grandview Heights, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grandview Heights had a median family income of $63,713. Many people in Grandview Heights make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in Grandview Heights have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Ohio. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the city.)

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Grandview Heights.

Grandview Heights Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Grandview Heights are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Grandview Heights as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Grandview Heights, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in Grandview Heights. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGrandview Heights Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGrandview Heights Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Grandview Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Grandview Heights Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Grandview Heights Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Grandview Heights College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Grandview Heights Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Grandview Heights People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Grandview Heights, OH

Comparing Grandview Heights 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity37
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime43

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