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Life in Gahanna
If you're considering Gahanna, you're looking at a stable Columbus suburb that offers solid middle-class stability without breaking the bank—median home values hover around $351,000 and median rent runs about $1,466 monthly. The job market is healthy with unemployment under 4.3 percent, and your average commute to employment centers stays around 20 minutes, though you'll likely need a car since this is fully urban but still car-dependent. The school system is well-regarded with seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and Gahanna-Lincoln High School serving the district, plus private options like Columbus Academy if that matters to your family.
Gahanna at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
6.3%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.3% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Gahanna: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gahanna, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (15.5%), and 1.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
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 42% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Gahanna
In Gahanna, rent runs 42% above the OH average, and home values are 63% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,194
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $372,545 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Gahanna and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Gahanna is 0.4 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 Gahanna 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
Commute20.4 min avg
How Gahanna residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gahanna, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Gahanna runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
169
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,656.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Gahanna 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 Gahanna, 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
Gahanna is about 3% 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 Gahanna, 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
Gahanna is about 3% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Gahanna has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.6"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.00" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.62" |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.85" |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.33" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.67" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.14" |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 2.90" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 2.79" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.13" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gahanna
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Gahanna's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mount Carmel East & West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Columbus
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.8 mi away · New Albany
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 6.3 mi away · Columbus
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.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Gahanna
Gahanna's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Gahanna (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
7.8 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 · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $44,304 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,937 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbus College of Art & Design
7.8 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: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gahanna
Gahanna has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
59 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Gahanna
Gahanna Branch
310 Granville Street, Gahanna
Cities Near Gahanna
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Gahanna FAQ
Is Gahanna, Ohio affordable?⌄
Gahanna's median rent is $1,466/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $109,061/year. Median home value is $350,900.
Is Gahanna, Ohio safe?⌄
Gahanna's violent crime rate was 169 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 1656 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Gahanna, Ohio?⌄
Gahanna has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Gahanna, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Gahanna is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,466/month and median household income is $109,061/year. The median home value is $350,900. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gahanna, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Gahanna is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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