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Zanesville, OH


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Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville, Ohio, in Muskingum county, is 52 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 25,586 people in the city.

The People and Families of Zanesville

In Zanesville, about 43% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Zanesville. The kids here are young and many. In the city, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Zanesville isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zanesville had a median family income of $31,932.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,750) in Zanesville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Zanesville Housing

Approximately 56% of housing in Zanesville is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Zanesville is known in Ohio for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Zanesville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyZanesville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Zanesville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Zanesville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Zanesville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Zanesville, OH

Comparing Zanesville 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
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity29
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults15
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime21

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