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Gahanna
  • Suburb of Columbus, OH
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Columbus

Gahanna

#8 in Best Suburbs to Live in Columbus Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Gahanna is a suburb of Columbus with a population of 35,626. Gahanna is in Franklin County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Gahanna offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gahanna there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gahanna and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Gahanna are highly rated.
    About Gahanna...
    Population
    35,626
    Suburb of
    Columbus
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $249,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,208
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      145.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      50.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      30.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      176.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,588.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      131.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Gahanna

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $95,547
    National
    $69,021
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