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Yellow Springs, Ohio, in Greene county, is 9 miles SW of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 48 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. The village is located in the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area. Yellow Springs has a population of 3,761.
In Yellow Springs, about 42% of adults are married. Yellow Springs offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the village, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
Approximately 23% of Yellow Springs is non-white. No single racial group represents the village, a village where diversity is valued.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Yellow Springs, in comparison to similar villages.
In 2000, Yellow Springs had a median family income of $67,857. People in Yellow Springs generally have good earning power. The village enjoys an educated population. In Yellow Springs, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Yellow Springs. This village has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Yellow Springs gave more campaign money ($29,400) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Yellow Springs. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the village is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Yellow Springs, 79% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Yellow Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Yellow Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | |  |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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