Pickerington, OH

Pickerington, Ohio

Pickerington, Ohio, in Fairfield county, is 14 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Columbus metropolitan area. Pickerington has a population of 9,792.

The People and Families of Pickerington

In Pickerington, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Pickerington. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Pickerington is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pickerington had a median family income of $71,161. Pickerington is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Pickerington isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Pickerington residents, with $14,050. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pickerington Housing

In Pickerington, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Pickerington has higher property taxes than most places in Ohio, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Pickerington, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Pickerington, OH

Comparing Pickerington 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Pickerington Almanac

Pickerington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pickerington Public Libraries

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Pickerington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Pickerington High Schools (2004)

PICKERINGTON HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
7800 REFUGEE RD
614-830-2700
Serves 1,419 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

PICKERINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL
300 OPPORTUNITY WAY
614-833-3025
Serves 1,190 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Pickerington Colleges

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