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Worthington.
About
Life in Worthington
With a median household income around $127k and a median home price near $441k, Worthington skews affluent and older (median age 42), which means you'll find established neighborhoods, mature trees, and a strong sense of community stability rather than constant turnover. The job market here is solid thanks to proximity to Columbus's broader economy, and with a 4.4% unemployment rate and a 21-minute average commute, most residents aren't struggling to find work or stuck in traffic hell. Just know that public transit is minimal—you'll need a car, period—and the city is completely surrounded by Columbus except for a tiny sliver on the west side, so you're really choosing a Columbus neighborhood with its own school district rather than a separate small town.
Worthington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Worthington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Worthington, the largest foreign-born group is from India (10.4%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
21.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.2%
of households
Married Couples
55.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
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 19% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Worthington
In Worthington, rent runs 19% above the OH average, and home values are 105% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,785
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $480,920 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Worthington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Franklin County, which includes Worthington, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Worthington: Franklin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Franklin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Worthington is about 1% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Worthington 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
Commute20.3 min avg
How Worthington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Worthington, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 147 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 61% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Worthington runs 61% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
130
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,176.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Worthington 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 Worthington, 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
Worthington is about 1% 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 Worthington, 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
Worthington is about 1% 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
Worthington 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
35.8"
Annual Snowfall
19.0"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Worthington
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Worthington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sun Behavioral Columbus
Psychiatric · 1.5 mi away · Columbus
Mount Carmel Dublin
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Dublin
Mount Carmel St Ann's
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 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.
Education23.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Worthington
Worthington's student/teacher ratio is 23.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 72.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Worthington (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
6.6 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 · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $44,304 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,937 (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
9.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $42,200 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,378 (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, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Worthington
Worthington has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
53 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Worthington
Old Worthington Library
820 High St, Worthington
Cities Near Worthington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Worthington FAQ
Is Worthington, Ohio affordable?⌄
Worthington's median rent is $1,232/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $127,382/year. Median home value is $440,500.
Is Worthington, Ohio safe?⌄
Worthington's violent crime rate was 130 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 1177 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Worthington, Ohio?⌄
Franklin County, which includes Worthington, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Worthington, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Worthington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,232/month and median household income is $127,382/year. The median home value is $440,500. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Worthington, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Worthington 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