Downtown Worthington, Ohio · Nyttend / Public domainAurora Buttles House aka Sidney Brown House · Don O'Brien / CC BY 2.0Lewis Noble House aka Hubert E. Stritmatter House, Bishop Noble House · Don O'Brien / CC BY 2.0High Street, Worthington, Ohio, 1948 · Don O'Brien / CC BY 2.0
Worthington is a small city of 14,997 in Ohio, with a median household income of $119,408
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Worthington stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Worthington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Worthington 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
Worthington's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Worthington costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Worthington, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$378,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,155
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$119,408
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Worthington's violent crime rate is 166.6 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
166.6 /100k
Property Crime
1242.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Worthington is served primarily by Worthington City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Worthington, OH
National Avg
School District
Worthington City
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
70.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Worthington sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Worthington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Worthington roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $378,200 and median rent is $1,155/month.
Worthington's violent crime rate is 166.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1242.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Worthington are operated by Worthington City.
The district has 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 70.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Worthington, OH has a population of 14,997, a median household income of $119,408, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Worthington averages 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Worthington, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43085.
The population of Worthington, Ohio is 14,997 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Worthington: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $378,200, median household income $119,408, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Worthington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
