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Dublin.
About
Life in Dublin
Moving to Dublin means joining an affluent, education-focused suburb where corporate jobs and established wealth dominate the landscape. The median home price around $564,000 and median rent near $1,700 are steep, and that cost reflects the strong median household income of $160,296—this isn't a bargain neighborhood, but rather a place where most neighbors are professionals and business owners. The job market is solid with low unemployment at 3.7%, anchored by Cardinal Health's massive headquarters and other Fortune 500 operations, plus good schools that draw families.
Dublin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Foreign-Born
20.5%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Dublin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dublin, the largest foreign-born group is from India (32.2%), and 7.4% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.0%
of households
Married Couples
69.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 63% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Dublin
In Dublin, rent runs 63% above the OH average, and home values are 162% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
77.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $558,810 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Dublin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dublin is 0.9 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Dublin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Columbus, OH metro area
Commute23.2 min avg
How Dublin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dublin, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 146 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Dublin runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
705.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Dublin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Franklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Franklin County, which includes Dublin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $147,850 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $559,750 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,200 |
| 2022 | 21 | Winter Weather | $16,100 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $103,600 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,050 |
| 2019 | 25 | Winter Weather | $251,250 |
| 2018 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $959,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Franklin County, county-wide
Dublin is about 4% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, which includes Dublin, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
147
per year
Moderate Days
213
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Franklin County, county-wide
Dublin is about 4% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Dublin has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.22" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.94" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.99" |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.54" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.85" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.05" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.72" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.00" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.52" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.36" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.52" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Dublin
Dublin has 3 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Dublin Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Mount Carmel Dublin
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Dublin Springs
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sun Behavioral Columbus
Psychiatric · 8.2 mi away · Columbus
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Columbus
Mount Carmel St Ann's
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Westerville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dublin
Dublin's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 73.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
73.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Dublin (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
10.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 45,638 students · in-state tuition $13,641 · 83% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,562 students · in-state tuition $9,552 · 50% graduate · median earnings $57,435 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,157 students · in-state tuition $36,598 · 68% graduate · median earnings $59,196 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,516 students · in-state tuition $54,953 · 63% graduate · median earnings $61,905 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbus College of Art & Design
13 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $42,200 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 760 students · in-state tuition $36,422 · 49% graduate · median earnings $54,622 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dublin
Dublin has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
48 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Dublin
Dublin Branch Library
75 N High Street, Dublin
Cities Near Dublin
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Dublin?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Dublin FAQ
Is Dublin, Ohio affordable?⌄
Dublin's median rent is $1,686/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $160,296/year. Median home value is $563,500.
Is Dublin, Ohio safe?⌄
Dublin's violent crime rate was 109 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 705 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dublin, Ohio?⌄
Dublin has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dublin, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Dublin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,686/month and median household income is $160,296/year. The median home value is $563,500. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dublin, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Dublin is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from