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La Rue, OH


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La Rue, Ohio

La Rue, Ohio, in Marion county, is 47 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The village has a population of 775.

The People and Families of La Rue

In La Rue, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Rue had a median family income of $44,808.

La Rue Housing

About 72% of housing units in La Rue are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in La Rue benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Ohio.

Commuting

In La Rue, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyLa Rue Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%La Rue Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of La Rue, OH

Comparing La Rue 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
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens79
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built23
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