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Piqua, OH


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Piqua, Ohio

Piqua, Ohio, in Miami county, is 26 miles N of Dayton, Ohio (center to center) and 67 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area. Piqua contains a population of approximately 20,738.

The People and Families of Piqua

In Piqua, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Piqua had a median family income of $41,804.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Piqua favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Piqua Housing

Piqua has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Piqua, 93% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Piqua can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Piqua Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Piqua Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Piqua, OH

Comparing Piqua 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 Old77
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime21

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