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Ottawa Hills

Ohio · 4,782 residents (2025 est.) · 1.881 sq mi
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Ottawa Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $314,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,798
+5%since 2000
from 4,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,551 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−6%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,782 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Ottawa Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,917
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,279
+45%since 2000
from $58,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
−7%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,900
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,731
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,265)
Black1.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(56)
Asian2.7%(123)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(577)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(3,928)
Black3%(145)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(108)
Asian6.1%(292)
Other6.8%(325)
Diversity Score40%(1,920)
Diversity Score
40
+217%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+90%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 89.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa Hills, Ohio?

Ottawa Hills, Ohio has about 4,798 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ottawa Hills, Ohio?

The typical household in Ottawa Hills, Ohio earns about $167,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ottawa Hills, Ohio expensive?

In Ottawa Hills, Ohio, the median home is worth about $314,900, and the typical rent is about $1,731 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa Hills, Ohio?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ottawa Hills, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ottawa Hills, Ohio?

About 3.3% of people in Ottawa Hills, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ottawa Hills, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ottawa Hills, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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