What are the schools like in Gahanna, OH?

Gahanna is served primarily by Gahanna-Jefferson City. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.0:1.

What is the median household income in Gahanna?

The median household income in Gahanna, OH is $104,555 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Gahanna, OH?

Gahanna has an average high temperature of 37.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

Gahanna, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gahanna, OH affordable or expensive?

Gahanna's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gahanna is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $298,800 and the median rent is $1,318 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gahanna, OH?

Gahanna has a violent crime rate of 231.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1841.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gahanna, OH a Good Place to Live?

Gahanna is a small city of 35,529 in Ohio, with a median household income of $104,555 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Gahanna stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gahanna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gahanna city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.5

Gahanna's overall cost of living index is 94.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gahanna costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gahanna, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$298,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,318	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,555	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gahanna's violent crime rate is 231.6 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

231.6 /100k

Property Crime

1841.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Gahanna is served primarily by Gahanna-Jefferson City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gahanna, OH	National Avg
School District	Gahanna-Jefferson City	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gahanna sees average highs of 37.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 44.0 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gahanna, OH
Average High — January	37.1°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	44.0"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Gahanna, OH	National Avg
Population	35,529	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Huber Ridge, OH 4 mi Minerva Park, OH 4 mi Whitehall, OH 5 mi Bexley, OH 6 mi New Albany, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Gahanna

Gahanna, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43230

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gahanna, OH affordable or expensive?

Gahanna's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gahanna roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $298,800 and median rent is $1,318/month.

What is the crime rate in Gahanna, OH?

Gahanna's violent crime rate is 231.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1841.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gahanna?

Public schools in Gahanna are operated by Gahanna-Jefferson City. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.0:1. 53.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gahanna, OH a good place to live?

Gahanna, OH has a population of 35,529, a median household income of $104,555, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gahanna?

Gahanna averages 37.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.0 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gahanna?

Gahanna, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43230.

What is the population of Gahanna?

The population of Gahanna, Ohio is 35,529 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gahanna?

Key numbers for living in Gahanna: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $298,800, median household income $104,555, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gahanna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.