Below Average CostVery SafeSouthwest Licking Local
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Pataskala is a small city of 17,843 in Ohio, with a median household income of $87,246
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pataskala stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pataskala is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pataskala 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
Pataskala's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pataskala costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pataskala, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$237,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,147
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$87,246
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pataskala's violent crime rate is 76.6 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.6 /100k
Property Crime
645.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pataskala is served primarily by Southwest Licking Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pataskala, OH
National Avg
School District
Southwest Licking Local
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pataskala sees average highs of 37.1°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.2 inches of snow per year.
Pataskala's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pataskala roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $237,900 and median rent is $1,147/month.
Pataskala's violent crime rate is 76.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 645.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pataskala are operated by Southwest Licking Local.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pataskala, OH has a population of 17,843, a median household income of $87,246, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Pataskala averages 37.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches
with about 28.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pataskala, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43062.
The population of Pataskala, Ohio is 17,843 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pataskala: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $237,900, median household income $87,246, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pataskala side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
