Gahanna, Ohio

Small Ohio city with local appeal

Midwest Columbus, OH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.9

C

out of 100

Overview

Gahanna is an Ohio city with a population of approximately 35,159, part of the Columbus, OH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $382,754. Median household income is $104,555.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 35,159 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $382,754 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $104,555 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.1 minutes
  • Part of the Columbus, OH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

35,159

Source: Census ACS

$382,754

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$104,555

Source: Census ACS

20.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

26

Source: Walk Score

105 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Franklin County (county-level results)

64%
35%
Democrat 380,518
Republican 210,830
Leans D+28.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 53.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 75.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 72.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 26/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 58.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.9

Location

Gahanna, OH (40.0196, -82.8791)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.