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Obetz, OH


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Obetz, Ohio

Obetz, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 6 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The people of the village are in the Columbus metropolitan area. Obetz has a population of 3,977.

The People and Families of Obetz

In Obetz, about 58% of adults are married. Obetz is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Obetz had a median family income of $47,271.

Obetz Housing

In Obetz, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Obetz, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Obetz, OH

Comparing Obetz 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
Well-Paid Single Women85
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men76
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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