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Marysville.
About
Life in Marysville
Marysville offers a practical suburban lifestyle with solid economic footing—the median household income sits at $92,490 and unemployment is low at 3.4%, largely thanks to stable manufacturing and corporate jobs. The housing market is reasonably accessible compared to nearby Columbus, with median home values around $301,000 and rentals averaging $1,179 per month. You'll find it's genuinely family-friendly; schools are consolidated under one district, parks span over 300 acres with walking trails along Mill Creek, and the community hosts regular events and local attractions like the Scotts Miracle-Gro museum.
Marysville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
+17.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Marysville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marysville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (21.3%), and 3.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
10.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.9%
of households
Married Couples
48.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
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 18% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Marysville
In Marysville, rent runs 18% above the OH average, and home values are 40% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,510
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $368,570 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Marysville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Marysville is 1.1 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 Marysville 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
Commute24.1 min avg
How Marysville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marysville, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 136 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 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Marysville runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
69.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
955.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Marysville Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
32.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Union County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Union County, which includes Marysville, the most common type is winter weather, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $7,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Tornado | $515,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $256,500 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Winter Weather | $34,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Winter Weather | $88,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Winter Weather | $2,500 |
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
Union County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Delaware County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Marysville) is typically good — 204 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
204
per year
Moderate Days
35
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Delaware County, OH (19 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marysville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.5"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
114
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 21°F | 2.68" |
| Feb | 39°F | 23°F | 2.29" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 3.02" |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.86" |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.52" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.85" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.41" |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.20" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.72" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.90" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.88" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marysville
Marysville has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Dublin Springs
Psychiatric · 13.5 mi away · Dublin
Dublin Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · Dublin
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.
Education22.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marysville
Marysville's student/teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
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, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marysville
Marysville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
46 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Marysville
Marysville Public Library
231 S. Plum St., Marysville
Cities Near Marysville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Marysville FAQ
Is Marysville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Marysville's median rent is $1,223/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $92,619/year. Median home value is $300,800.
Is Marysville, Ohio safe?⌄
Marysville's violent crime rate was 69 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 956 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marysville, Ohio?⌄
Marysville has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marysville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Marysville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,223/month and median household income is $92,619/year. The median home value is $300,800. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marysville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Marysville is 24 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