Ottawa Hills, OH

Ottawa Hills, Ohio

Ottawa Hills is home to some 4,564 residents.

The People and Families of Ottawa Hills

In Ottawa Hills, about 75% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Ottawa Hills are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ottawa Hills had a median family income of $117,130. More so than most places, the people in Ottawa Hills generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Ottawa Hills are poor than in most places in Ohio. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Ottawa Hills.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($525) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ottawa Hills. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Ottawa Hills can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.

Ottawa Hills Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Ottawa Hills was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Ottawa Hills, 96% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Ottawa Hills let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Ottawa Hills, OH

Comparing Ottawa Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ottawa Hills Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ottawa Hills residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ottawa Hills, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Ottawa Hills Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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