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Living in
London.
About
Life in London
London is a community of 10,403 people in Ohio. The median household income is $60,364, median rent runs about $912 per month, and median home values are around $201,000. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
London at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
2.4%
Broadband Internet
87.7%
of households
Population Growth
+5.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.4% foreign-born, most often from Japan
Who lives in London: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In London, the largest foreign-born group is from Japan (34.4%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.23
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 11% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in London
In London, rent runs 11% below the OH average, and home values are 6% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
8.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,678
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $288,259 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below OH average
Unemployment in London
Unemployment in Madison County, which includes London, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
London: Madison County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Madison County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What London Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.9 min avg
How London residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In London, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Regional airport · few flights171k passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 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 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in London runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
55.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
699.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
London Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
24.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Madison County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Madison County, which includes London, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Winter Weather | $3,750 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2023 | 8 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Winter Weather | $46,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Winter Weather | $37,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Winter Weather | $93,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Winter Weather | $20,250 |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $120,000 |
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
Madison County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Madison County, which includes London, is typically good.
Median AQI
43
Madison County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
London has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.3"
Annual Snowfall
20.4"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 3.12" |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.70" |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 4.05" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.67" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.71" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.96" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 2.87" |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 2.91" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 2.83" |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 2.96" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.22" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in London
London has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Madison Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education27.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in London
London's student/teacher ratio is 27.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for London
London has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
44 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in London
London Public Library
20 E First St, London
Cities Near London
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to London?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
London FAQ
Is London, Ohio affordable?⌄
London's median rent is $916/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,231/year. Median home value is $201,000.
Is London, Ohio safe?⌄
London's violent crime rate was 55 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 700 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in London, Ohio?⌄
Madison County, which includes London, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in London, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in London is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $916/month and median household income is $60,231/year. The median home value is $201,000. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in London, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in London 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