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Worthington, OH


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Worthington, Ohio

Worthington, Ohio is 9 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. It is in Franklin county. The city is part of the Columbus metro area. The population of Worthington is 14,125.

The People and Families of Worthington

In Worthington, about 66% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Worthington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Worthington had a median family income of $83,074. Worthington is one of the richer cities in Ohio. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Worthington. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Worthington work from home. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Worthington political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $39,120. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Worthington Housing

Of the housing in Worthington, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Ohio.

Commuting

In Worthington, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWorthington College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyWorthington Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Worthington Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Worthington Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Worthington Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Worthington People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Worthington Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Worthington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Worthington, OH

Comparing Worthington 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity49
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size44

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime76

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