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Pickerington.
About
Life in Pickerington
Pickerington is a community of 23,828 people in Ohio. The median household income is $111,833, median rent runs about $1,598 per month, and median home values are around $339,600. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Pickerington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
8.5%
Broadband Internet
97.6%
of households
Population Growth
+14.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.5% foreign-born, most often from Bhutan
Who lives in Pickerington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pickerington, the largest foreign-born group is from Bhutan (20.7%), and 4.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
27.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
44.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.8%
of households
Married Couples
56.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
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 55% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Pickerington
In Pickerington, rent runs 55% above the OH average, and home values are 58% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.3%
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
$4,719
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $418,373 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Pickerington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pickerington is 0.7 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 Pickerington 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
Commute26.9 min avg
How Pickerington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pickerington, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Regional airport · few flights171k passengers boarded in 2025
- 11 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pickerington runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
109.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,067.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pickerington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
72.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fairfield County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fairfield County, which includes Pickerington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $433,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $426,250 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | $57,250 |
| 2020 | 17 | Winter Weather | $32,250 |
| 2019 | 20 | Winter Weather | $13,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $68,000 |
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
Fairfield County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Pickerington) 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
Nearest EPA monitor county: Franklin County, OH (14 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pickerington has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 3.41" |
| Feb | 43°F | 21°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.87" |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.03" |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.39" |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.60" |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 2.87" |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.99" |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 3.35" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pickerington
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pickerington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Diley Ridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Canal Winchester
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 6.6 mi away · Columbus
Mount Carmel East & West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 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.
Education20.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pickerington
Pickerington's student/teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pickerington (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
14.9 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 · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $44,304 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,937 (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)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
14.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 691 students · in-state tuition $6,552 · 33% graduate · median earnings $61,938 (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, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pickerington
Pickerington has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
43 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
71 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pickerington
Pickerington Public Library
201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington
Cities Near Pickerington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pickerington FAQ
Is Pickerington, Ohio affordable?⌄
Pickerington's median rent is $1,605/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $111,833/year. Median home value is $339,600.
Is Pickerington, Ohio safe?⌄
Pickerington'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 1068 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pickerington, Ohio?⌄
Pickerington has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pickerington, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Pickerington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,605/month and median household income is $111,833/year. The median home value is $339,600. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pickerington, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Pickerington is 27 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