Economy & Jobs
Columbus reports a median household income of $66,082 (1.1× below Franklin County median $75,176; 1.1× below Ohio median $71,389), with homes at a median value of $252,900. The surrounding county supports 98,182 jobs (avg $72,243).
- $136,118 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Ohio $78,408).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $66,082 — near the Ohio median ($66,082). Poverty rate 18.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 38% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $110,170 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $14,996,112 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $136,118 (vs Ohio $78,408) |
| Median Household Income | $66,082 (at Ohio median) |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 18% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 98,182 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $7,093,019,391 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $72,243 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 5,469,160 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (vs Ohio 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES OF OHIO |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12