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Gahanna
  • Suburb of Columbus, OH

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Gahanna is a suburb of Columbus with a population of 35,626. Gahanna is in Franklin County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Gahanna offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gahanna there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gahanna and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Gahanna are highly rated.

About

About Gahanna...
Population
35,626

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$249,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,208
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    29%
  • Own
    71%
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Gahanna Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    145.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    8.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    50.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    30.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    176.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,588.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    131.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    19%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Gahanna

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$95,547
National
$69,021

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