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Upper Arlington, OH


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Upper Arlington, Ohio

Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 4 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Columbus metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Upper Arlington is home to some 33,686 residents.

The People and Families of Upper Arlington

In Upper Arlington, about 65% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Upper Arlington than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Upper Arlington had a median family income of $90,208. More so than most places, the people in Upper Arlington generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Upper Arlington are poor than in most places in Ohio. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Upper Arlington than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($17,716) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Upper Arlington. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Upper Arlington Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Upper Arlington was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Upper Arlington, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyUpper Arlington College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyUpper Arlington Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyUpper Arlington People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyUpper Arlington Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyUpper Arlington Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Upper Arlington Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Upper Arlington Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Upper Arlington Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Upper Arlington Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Upper Arlington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Upper Arlington, OH

Comparing Upper Arlington 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population98
Male Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents41
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime95

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