Ohio Area Profiles
5 published city profiles across Ohio, each built from the same authoritative sources and compared on the same terms.
Statewide signals
Opportunity27th of 51 states52
Growth44th of 51 states32
Climate28th of 51 states62
Physical resilienceTop 10% of 51 states85
AccessTop 20% of 51 states87
Economic stability31st of 51 states47
Cities
| City | Population | Opportunity | Growth | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 914,802 | 79 | 64 | 75 |
| Cleveland | 366,097 | 44 | 47 | 66 |
| Cincinnati | 311,224 | 69 | 61 | 74 |
| Toledo | 267,463 | 33 | 18 | 55 |
| Akron | 189,247 | 56 | — | — |
Strongest opportunity
- Columbus 79
- Cincinnati 69
- Akron 56
- Cleveland 44
- Toledo 33
Fastest development
- Columbus 64
- Cincinnati 61
- Cleveland 47
- Toledo 18
Statewide physical risk
Ice stormModerate
Strong windModerate
TornadoModerate
HailModerate
Low or minimal exposure: inland flooding, winter weather, lightning, heat wave, earthquake, cold wave, landslide, hurricane, wildfire, drought, coastal flooding.
Population-weighted across every county in Ohio, derived from the FEMA National Risk Index. Exposure varies substantially within a state — check the individual city and ZIP profiles.
Statewide data
| Metric | Value | Compared with peers | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average household size ±0.01 | 2.37 | Bottom 14% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Households ±8,557 | 4,863,191 | Top 12% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age ±0.2 | 39.7 | Top 37% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population | 11,810,293 | Top 12% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 289/sq mi | Top 22% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 67.2% | Bottom 45% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units ±464 | 5,292,391 | Top 12% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent ±$5 | $1,034 | Bottom 24% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value ±$742 | $214,800 | Bottom 16% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacancy rate | 8.1% | Bottom 20% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income ±$321 | $71,389 | Bottom 24% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income ±$167 | $40,552 | Bottom 29% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.3% | Top 29% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | Bottom 29% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | Bottom 27% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Employment | 5,702,057 | Top 12% | July 2026 |
| Employment change (3 years) | 0.2% | Bottom 46% | July 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -0.4% | Top 38% | July 2026 |
| Labor force | 5,905,709 | Top 12% | July 2026 |
| Labor force participation | 63.1% | Bottom 43% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment change (year over year) | -1.5% | Bottom 1% | July 2026 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | Bottom 20% | July 2026 |