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Ottawa Hills

Ohio · 4,790 residents · 1.881 sq mi
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Ottawa Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $303,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 157% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,790
+5%since 2000
from 4,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,547 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−4%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Ottawa Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,167
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,390
+26%since 2000
from $58,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,567
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(3,784)
Black3.3%(157)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(147)
Asian9.8%(470)
Other5.1%(246)
Diversity Score45.7%(2,187)
Diversity Score
46
+261%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa Hills, Ohio?

Ottawa Hills, Ohio has about 4,790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ottawa Hills, Ohio earns about $149,167 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 $303,000, and the typical rent is about $1,567 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa Hills, Ohio?

About 75.2% 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 0.8% 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 247 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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