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Marysville, Ohio

Introduction to Marysville, Ohio

Marysville, Ohio is 27 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. It is in Union county. The population of the city is 15,942.

Marysville History

Marysville was first settled in 1816. Samuel W. Cuthbertson was founder of Marysville and named it after his daughter Mary Cuthbertson. During 1843, there were approximately 360 residents in Marysville. The population dramatically increased to 2,832 by 1890. In fact, the area became the ‘Shaded City’ by 1888. Marysville is also home of Honda of America which opened its first plant in 1979.

Marysville and nearby Attractions

  • Columbus Museum of Art
  • Alum Creek State Park
  • Inniswood Metro Gardens
  • Jack Nicklaus Museum
  • Wyandot Lake Adventure Park
  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Things To Do In Marysville

In Marysville, you can visit the Marysville Public Library and Marysville Square Industrial/ Commercial Park. You can also visit the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, First Congregational Church, Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, and Church of Christ. Leisure time can be spent at Schwartzkopf Park, Ray Lewis Park, Barr Haven Park, and Marysville Historic District. Shopping opportunities can be enjoyed at Marysville Plaza Shopping Center, Five Points Shopping Center, and Stocksdale Shopping Center.

Marysville Transportation

International flights are available from Port Columbus International Airport.

Marysville Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are offered by Capital University, Otterbein College, Devry Institute of Technology, Columbus State Community College, and several other colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMarysville Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Marysville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Marysville, OH

Comparing Marysville 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime55

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