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Pickerington is a small city of 23,229 in Ohio, with a median household income of $114,573
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pickerington stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pickerington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pickerington 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
Pickerington's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pickerington costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pickerington, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$286,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,536
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$114,573
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pickerington's violent crime rate is 134.8 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
134.8 /100k
Property Crime
1097.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pickerington is served primarily by Pickerington Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pickerington, OH
National Avg
School District
Pickerington Local
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
50.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pickerington sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.2 inches of snow per year.
Pickerington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pickerington roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $286,200 and median rent is $1,536/month.
Pickerington's violent crime rate is 134.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1097.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pickerington are operated by Pickerington Local.
The district has 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 50.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pickerington, OH has a population of 23,229, a median household income of $114,573, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Pickerington averages 37.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 28.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pickerington, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43147.
The population of Pickerington, Ohio is 23,229 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pickerington: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $286,200, median household income $114,573, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pickerington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
