Gahanna, OH β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Franklin County Β· Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Gahanna based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Gahanna
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 66Income: 71Home Value: 32Safety: 100Education: 53Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 74

Quick Stats

Population

35,438

2023 ACS

Median Income

$106,004

2023

Median Home Value

$322,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,442

2023

Median Age

38.8

Unemployment

2.0%

Cost of Living Index

147.4

100 = national avg

Gahanna is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, with a population of 35,438 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Gahanna is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Gahanna is $106,004, and the median home value is $322,300. The cost of living index is 147.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,442 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, and the median age is 38.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

35,438

Male

16,898

47.7%

Female

18,540

52.3%

Median Age

38.8

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

37.0%

High School or Higher

50.5%

Foreign Born

5.8%

Veterans

3.8%

Married

45.2%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.454

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

71.8%

Foreign Born

5.8%

White
71.8%
Black
15.6%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
6.8%
Other
2.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%

978 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

97.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
376 (38.4%)
Puerto Rican
348 (35.6%)
Colombian
30 (3.1%)
Honduran
10 (1.0%)
Ecuadorian
71 (7.3%)
Other Hispanic
144 (14.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
92 (7.4%)
Chinese
394 (31.5%)
Filipino
45 (3.6%)
Vietnamese
331 (26.5%)
Korean
100 (8.0%)
Japanese
7 (0.6%)
Pakistani
89 (7.1%)
Thai
155 (12.4%)
Other Asian
37 (3.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
10 (31.3%)
Chamorro
22 (68.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Sioux
7 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

33,445

English Only

95.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

347 speakers

Limited English

1.3%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
347 (1.0%)
Other Languages
269 (0.8%)
Spanish
215 (0.6%)
Vietnamese
173 (0.5%)
Slavic Languages
121 (0.4%)
German
110 (0.3%)
Other Asian
108 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
72 (0.2%)
Korean
55 (0.2%)
Chinese
43 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.8%

Limited English Proficiency

1.3%

Other Indo-European
22.8% limited English
Other Languages
66.5% limited English
Spanish
11.2% limited English
Vietnamese
15.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
14.1% limited English
German
10.0% limited English
Other Asian
75.0% limited English
Arabic
4.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,355

3.8% of population

Disability Rate

18.7%

253 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$66,025

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
17.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
25.1%
Vietnam
45.7%
Korea
5.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
3.7%
35-54
23.5%
55-64
17.3%
65-74
30.0%
75+
25.4%

Male Veterans

1,153

85.1%

Female Veterans

202

14.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$66,025

Non-Veteran Income

$57,354

Difference

$8,671

15.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

253

Without Disability

1,102

Disability Rate

18.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

30,143

#1 Ancestry

German

23.0% (8,146)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

15.4% (5,462)

#3 Ancestry

English

13.6% (4,836)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
23.0%
Irish
15.4%
English
13.6%
Italian
6.4%
American
5.3%
Polish
3.2%
European
3.1%
French
1.9%
Scottish
1.5%
Dutch
1.3%
Sub-Saharan African
1.3%
Scotch-Irish
1.1%
Greek
1.1%
Hungarian
0.9%
British
0.8%
Russian
0.8%
Welsh
0.8%
West Indian
0.8%
Jamaican
0.7%
Swedish
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

14,460

Family Households

9,869

68.3%

Married Couples

7,676

53.1%

Non-Family Households

4,591

31.7%

Single Mother Households

1,593

11.0%

Single Father Households

600

4.1%

Living Alone

3,673

25.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,191

In Married Couple

5,976

73.0%

With Single Mother

1,695

20.7%

With Single Father

520

6.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$123,522

Married Couple Income

$137,079

Single Mother Income

$74,784

Single Father Income

$71,380

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

581

Grandparents Responsible

265

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$106,004

+45% vs national

Per Capita Income

$53,508

+44% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.6%

-59% vs national

Gini Index

0.4264

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

2.0%

-61% vs national

SNAP Recipients

3.6%

of households

How Gahanna Compares

Gahanna vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Gahanna is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Gahanna. The median household income here is $106,004.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.2%
$25-50K
10.7%
$50-75K
14.8%
$75-100K
11.8%
$100-150K
23.8%
$150-200K
12.2%
$200K+
17.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

-58% vs OH avg

Labor Force

19,191

Employed

18,753

Mean Commute

16 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

37.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

50.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.8

Work from Home

21.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

147.4

100 = national avg

+47.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$64,858

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$153,302

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
175.6
Food
131.0
Transportation
107.5
Healthcare
124.8
Utilities
133.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,194

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,430

per month

The median household income in Gahanna, OH is $106,004, which is 44.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $53,508. The poverty rate of 5.6% is lower than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4264, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 19,191. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 16 minutes, with 21.9% working from home. About 69.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 147.4, which is 47.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 175.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $64,858 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$429,000

Median List Price

$360,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$181

Days on Market

72

Active Inventory

39

Months of Supply

2.0

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$361,602

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,479

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

10.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

40.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
10.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
40.9%
Listings with Price Drops
23.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 19.2%List Price ↓ 2.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

20

New Listings

17

Pending Sales

22

Homes Sold ↓ 35.5%New Listings ↓ 46.9%Pending ↓ 45.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$181

Median List $/SF

$212

Sale $/SF ↓ 9.5%List $/SF ↑ 6.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Gahanna, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Columbus, OH metro area, home prices have risen 434.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 120.1%. The 10-year growth rate is 112.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.6%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Columbus, OH housing market rather than Gahanna alone.

40yr ↑ 434.1%20yr ↑ 120.1%10yr ↑ 112.8%5yr ↑ 54.6%2yr ↑ 10.7%Q2 1976 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Columbus, OH

Gahanna vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Gahanna is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$322,300

Median Rent

$1,442

Total Housing Units

14,898

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Owner Occupied

69.5%

Renter Occupied

30.6%

Median Property Tax

$5,903

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,774

Housing Types

Single Family
78.6%
Multi-Family
21.2%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,903

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.83%

of home value

Median Home Value

$322,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,423

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,903) by the median home value ($322,300). In Gahanna, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.83%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Gahanna, OH is $429,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 72 days on the market. 10.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $181. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,479/month. About 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 14,898 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,903. The effective tax rate is 1.83%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.32

per 1,000 residents

-11% vs national

Property Crime Rate

18.41

per 1,000 residents

+7% vs national

Total Crimes

725

2024

Violent Clearance

41%

cases solved

Property Clearance

7%

cases solved

YoY Change

+24.1%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Gahanna Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Gahanna vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Gahanna is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 247.4%Property ↓ 6.4%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Gahanna police solve 100% of murder cases but only 2% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.03100.0%
RapeViolent100.2940.0%
RobberyViolent100.2960.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent601.7236.7%
BurglaryProperty481.3712.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty49914.277.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty972.772.1%

Gahanna, OH reported 81 violent crimes and 644 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.32 per 1,000 residents is 10.9% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 41% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 499 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 51.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024816442.3218.41
2023656301.8718.08
2022848402.3923.89
2021846742.3518.85
2020606161.6817.24
2019447191.2320.06
2018315900.8716.57
2017257910.7122.44
2016207890.5722.63
2015236790.6719.68

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

98.1

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

98.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

38.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

65.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

20

Public Assistance

$94.8M

Individual Assistance

$14.3M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $179.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$83.1M$11.3M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds β†’Severe StormAug 2012$2.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms β†’Severe StormJun 2012β€”β€”
Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropic… β†’Severe StormOct 2008$5.1Mβ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow β†’SnowstormApr 2008$1.7Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes β†’Severe Storm(s)Aug 2007$37Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$97Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2005$947K$1.5M
Snow β†’SnowstormJan 2005$704Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2004$62Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormJan 2004β€”$149K
Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Storms, and … β†’TornadoAug 2003β€”$1.3M
Severe Winter Storm and Record/near Reco… β†’Severe StormMar 2003$913Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormNov 2002β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormJun 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding β†’Severe StormAug 1992β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 1990β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJun 1989β€”β€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms β†’SnowstormJan 1978β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 26 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,328

Total Claims Paid

$7,842,204

Avg Claim Payout

$5,905

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

12

Federal Funding

$4,032,981

Properties Protected

46

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

3.06

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine4$3,381,824
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$144,350
103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies2$67,277
106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only)2$71,365
200.7: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Erosion1$368,165

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Gahanna has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, heat wave, hail. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 1,328 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $94,843,748 in public assistance recovery funding. $14,290,271 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.4%

5.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.0%

1.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

4.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.6%

Arthritis

26.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.0%

Loneliness

35.4%

Lack of Support

19.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

22.5%

Mobility

10.2%

Cognitive

11.0%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Gahanna has an obesity rate of 30.4%, which is 5.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.6 mi

Mount Carmel East & West

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mount Carmel East & West4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital4.7 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Mount Carmel St Ann'S5.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Sun Behavioral Columbus6.2 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
River Vista Health And Wellness Llc6.3 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

16 min

-32% vs national

Drive Alone

69.0%

-12% vs national

Public Transit

0.5%

-42% vs national

Work From Home

21.9%

+136% vs national

Carpool

6.1%

Walk

1.0%

How Gahanna's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202211000
202122000
202033010
201911000
201811100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Gahanna, OH is 16 minutes, which is 32.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 69.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 21.9% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. 6.1% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

89.1%

of households

No Internet

2.8%

of households

Total Households

14,460

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
89.1%
Cellular Data Plan
92.6%
Satellite
3.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.0%
No Internet Access
2.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

93.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.2%

of households

Tablet

77.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.4%
Smartphone
93.7%
Desktop / Laptop
90.2%
Tablet
77.3%
Smartphone Only
3.2%
No Computer
2.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0Β’

per kWh

-16% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7Β’

per kWh

-31% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1Β’

per kWh

-40% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-8% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Gahanna vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

96.5% of households in Gahanna have broadband internet access. 89.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.8% of households have no internet access.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Gahanna is located in Franklin County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Gahanna.

Election Overview

Source: Franklin County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

380,518

63.7%

GOP Votes

210,830

35.3%

Total Votes

597,530

Margin

D+28.4%

Shift from 2020

R+3.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+28.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024380,518210,830597,53063.7%35.3%D+28.4
2020409,144211,237630,57764.9%33.5%D+31.4
2016335,961192,328554,71160.6%34.7%D+25.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Franklin County recorded 597,530 total votes. Democrats won the county with 63.7% of the vote compared to 35.3% for Republicans, a margin of D+28.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Franklin County has shifted 2.5 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

195

Total Assets

$158.4M

Total Income

$85.1M

Per 10K Residents

55.0

nonprofits

-13.7% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

12

Median Assets

$328K

Oldest Active

1938

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
30
Human Services
21
Religion
19
Community Improvement
12
Arts & Culture
11
Housing & Shelter
10
Recreation & Sports
10
Health Care
5
Youth Development
5
Philanthropy
5
Public Benefit
5
Voluntary Health
3
Medical Research
3
International
3
Civil Rights
3
Environment
2
Crime & Legal
2
Animal-Related
1
Mental Health
1
Unknown
1
89.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $141.6M of $158.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Gahanna

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
COLUMBUS ACADEMYEducation$102.0M$47.1M1938
HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION SUPREME COUNCIL M O V P E RMedical Research$15.9M$6.1M1957
GAHANNA-JEFFERSON EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$5.6M$431K2003
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF THE MIDWEST INCHuman Services$5.4M$8.7M1968
BILL & JOYCE HAGUE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$5.3M$123K2022
OHIO ASSOCIATION FOR CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INCEducation$1.7M$968K2009
OHIO WOMENS ALLIANCECommunity Improvement$1.7M$1.7M2020
DENDRO INCHuman Services$1.6M$5.4M2004
OHIO ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDRENβ€”$1.2M$380K1980
OHIO CONFERENCE A M E HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$1.1M$505K1983
MUSLIM YOUTH OF CENTRAL OHIOYouth Development$1.1M$349K2023
CAREGIVERS HELPER INCHuman Services$1.0M$1.0M2006
BATTEN DISEASE SUPPORT AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONVoluntary Health$966K$602K1994
DEMOLAY INTERNATIONALArts & Culture$897K$198K1996
WILL MOTIVATION INCEducation$879K$848K2021
FIRST RICHLAND MORROW HOUSING INC VIIHousing & Shelter$877K$239K2001
FIRST RICHLAND MORROW HOUSING INCXIHousing & Shelter$820K$150K2006
GAHANNA RESIDENTS IN NEEDHuman Services$811K$1.4M2014
FIRST RICHLAND MORROW HOUSING INC XHousing & Shelter$584K$155K2001
ENTREPRENEURS ORGANIZATIONβ€”$583K$665Kβ€”
FIRST RICHLAND MORROW HOUSING INC VIIIHousing & Shelter$555K$147K2001
FIRST RICHLAND MORROW HOUSING INC VHousing & Shelter$527K$162K1996
FIRST RICHLAND MORROW HOUSING INC IXHousing & Shelter$516K$138K2001
VICTORY IN PENTECOST MINISTRIES INCORPORATEDβ€”$495K$51K1986
FIRST RICHLAND-MORROW HOUSING INC IIβ€”$479K$381K1989
GAHANNA SOCCER ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$464K$233K1985
FIRST RICHLAND MORROW HOUSING INC IVβ€”$447K$199K1995
GAHANNA LINCOLN ATHLETIC BOOSTERS INCEducation$446K$588K2012
HYDRA AQUATICS INCRecreation & Sports$434K$760K2020
MOROCCAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLUMBUSArts & Culture$423K$82K2021
FIRST RICHLAND MORROW HOUSING INC VIHuman Services$375K$188K1996
GAHANNA AGES AND ABILITIES PARTNERSHIP INCEducation$368K$102K2015
FIRST RICHLAND-MORROW HOUSING INC IIIβ€”$328K$329K1989
GAHANNA PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$321K$136K2008
EASTON YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$291K$802K2000
LITTLE LAMBS CHILDREN CENTER INCEducation$253K$4K2014
GAHANNA LINCOLN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERSEducation$205K$203K2009
FIRST RICHLAND - MORROW HOUSING INCβ€”$150K$245K1992
BETTER HEALTHCARE FOR AFRICAInternational$149K$58K2009
WELLNESS FORUM FOUNDATIONHealth Care$144K$353K2001
GAHANNA ROTARY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$134K$80K1995
LAWRENCE FUNDERBURKE YOUTH ORGANIZATION INCEducation$113K$211K2003
AGTTGP-NAEducation$102K$74K2022
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCILSCivil Rights$102K$57K2019
OHIO TROOPERS CARING INCβ€”$85K$59K1987
PTA OHIO CONGRESSβ€”$69K$71K1973
ITS ALL GOOD FOUNDATION INCMedical Research$58K$88K2021
OHIO MERCHANTSCommunity Improvement$42K$1.1M1993
YOUTH ACROSS BORDERS INCHuman Services$36K$13K2017
THE EXPANDING VISIONS FOUNDATIONEducation$34K$23K2007

Gahanna, OH has 195 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $158.4M. The most common category is Education, with 30 organizations. 12 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 55.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1938.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

459

Total Approved

$106.5M

Jobs Supported

3,203

Per 10K Residents

129.5

SBA loans

+51.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

52

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

227 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

416

Total Amount

$86.2M

Avg Loan

$207,246

Median Loan

$75,600

SBA Guaranteed

$62.4M(72%)

Jobs Supported

2,737

5049% of all loans

Loans

43

Total Amount

$20.3M

Avg Loan

$471,442

Median Loan

$360,000

7(a) β€” 91%504 β€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

62

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$21.8M

20% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$351,989

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services61 loans
NAICS 72
$20.4M
Professional & Technical Services58 loans
NAICS 54
$8.5M
Other Services46 loans
NAICS 81
$11.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance46 loans
NAICS 62
$9.3M
Construction31 loans
NAICS 23
$3.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Star Group Ltd.3$4.6M
Solar Imaging Llc3$3.6M
Baja Quest Ii Llc1$3.3M
Bowl for Fun Inc.3$2.8M
American Home Health Care Inc.2$2.5M
High Bank Distillery Llc2$2.4M
Value Place Extended Stay Hotel at Easto1$2.1M
Prestige Worldwide Investments Llc2$2.0M
A-1 Body & Frame3$2.0M
Columbus Micro Systems Inc.1$1.9M

Gahanna, OH has received 459 SBA loans totaling $106.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 416 loans (91% of the total), supporting 2,737 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 43 loans totaling $20.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Gahanna is The Huntington National Bank with 227 loans. That works out to 129.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

29

Total Population

802,815

Avg Median Income

-$45,909,425

Avg Home Value

-$45,706,139

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4300431,416$101,308$297,500$1,39312.5
4305427,727$139,679$483,100$1,80825.7
4306859,399$70,451$225,500$1,21419.6
4308164,314$90,336$297,300$1,43425.1
4308233,799$147,188$433,400$1,69620.9
4308526,154$112,474$373,300$1,4057.3
43109136$56,563$237,500$1,1320.2
4320133,873$43,451$438,300$1,2993.1
4320220,059$65,689$317,000$1,1702.5
432039,093$44,099$282,100$9301.4
4320512,400$54,214$290,800$1,0502.4
4320622,026$74,421$280,400$1,3393.0
4320928,431$88,155$373,500$1,1056.1
4321011,853$30,197N/A$7281.5
4321123,003$38,715$91,600$1,0574.7
4321223,092$74,952$514,800$1,3823.7
4321335,912$53,908$197,700$1,10710.3
4321426,420$92,838$371,200$1,1896.8
4321516,999$74,469$508,300$1,4875.1
432180N/AN/AN/A0.1
4321932,537$51,860$173,600$1,19116.0
432224,182N/A$215,900$7521.4
4322444,096$50,934$159,800$1,0258.3
4322725,282$45,314$134,300$1,1054.2
4322954,237$53,430$210,600$1,0829.0
4323059,522$92,271$282,800$1,40720.4
4323122,722$75,096$222,500$1,1274.2
4323246,844$50,599$152,700$1,04812.4
432407,287$87,389$289,800$1,4622.5

Gahanna, OH has 29 ZIP codes with a combined population of 802,815. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$45,909,425. The average median home value is -$45,706,139. The average median monthly rent is -$22,987,329.

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