Population 6,827 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Obetz are large by national standards, averaging 3.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.2 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.2, Obetz is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 33.5, even as the national median rose. Only 11 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Obetz (17.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.7 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Obetz
Renters in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Obetz rent their homes (25.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly three in ten owners (28.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Obetz: just 4.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Obetz has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Ohio cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Obetz are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Obetz has newer homes than the great majority of Ohio cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $738 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $904 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $888 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,270 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$531 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Obetz pays $1,270 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $531 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Obetz
Bachelor's degrees in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Obetz: 25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.8% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.0% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Obetz is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Columbus area overall (92.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Obetz
| Period | Obetz | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Obetz: 8.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Obetz compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obetz | 3.01 | 32.2 | 17.4% | 25.3% | 4.5% | 1983 | $1,270 | 25.1% | 88.0% | 8.8% |
| Hamilton Meadows | 2.80 | 38.3 | 22.0% | 26.1% | 3.4% | 1994 | $1,865 | 23.0% | 91.5% | 10.0% |
| Groveport | 2.55 | 40.4 | 12.1% | 43.9% | 5.6% | 1984 | $1,212 | 28.5% | 95.3% | 4.8% |
| Lockbourne | 2.62 | 40.3 | 24.7% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 1987 | $1,541 | 32.1% | 78.5% | 6.1% |
| Bexley | 2.68 | 38.5 | 11.0% | 22.2% | 8.0% | 1947 | $1,411 | 74.9% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| Brice | 2.65 | 31.6 | 34.3% | 56.2% | 9.5% | 2004 | $1,393 | 22.6% | 93.6% | 14.6% |
| Canal Winchester | 2.72 | 35.8 | 15.9% | 37.4% | 7.5% | 1999 | $1,404 | 35.3% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Whitehall | 2.49 | 36.4 | 25.4% | 59.1% | 8.1% | 1962 | $1,165 | 13.8% | 86.7% | 7.8% |
| Grove City | 2.52 | 40.2 | 10.0% | 25.9% | 7.0% | 1991 | $1,547 | 32.1% | 91.6% | 3.1% |
| Urbancrest | 3.13 | 19.7 | 44.4% | 80.7% | 4.1% | 1970 | $900 | 8.5% | 74.7% | 23.4% |
| St. Paul | 2.67 | 44.6 | 10.1% | 26.4% | 2.7% | 1996 | $1,101 | 20.3% | 89.6% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Obetz. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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