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

Franklin County Β· Ohio

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City DNA

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

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Westerville
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 66Income: 71Home Value: 34Safety: 100Education: 57Median Age: 68Climate: 50Cost of Living: 75

Quick Stats

Population

38,543

2023 ACS

Median Income

$107,054

2023

Median Home Value

$343,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,409

2023

Median Age

40.9

Unemployment

1.9%

Cost of Living Index

149.4

100 = national avg

Westerville is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, with a population of 38,543 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Westerville is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Westerville is $107,054, and the median home value is $343,200. The cost of living index is 149.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,409 per month. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, and the median age is 40.9 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

38,543

Male

17,755

46.1%

Female

20,788

53.9%

Median Age

40.9

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

40.3%

High School or Higher

50.5%

Foreign Born

6.2%

Veterans

5.0%

Married

48.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.320

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

81.7%

Foreign Born

6.2%

White
81.7%
Black
8.4%
Asian
2.8%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
6.2%
Other
0.7%

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

2.3%

867 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

97.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
430 (49.6%)
Puerto Rican
227 (26.2%)
Cuban
5 (0.6%)
Dominican
8 (0.9%)
Guatemalan
16 (1.8%)
Other Hispanic
183 (21.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
154 (14.4%)
Chinese
364 (34.0%)
Filipino
85 (7.9%)
Vietnamese
154 (14.4%)
Korean
128 (12.0%)
Japanese
29 (2.7%)
Pakistani
5 (0.5%)
Other Asian
151 (14.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Tongan
23 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
38 (97.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

36,016

English Only

92.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Languages

497 speakers

Limited English

1.2%

Language Distribution

Other Languages
497 (1.4%)
Other Indo-European
423 (1.2%)
Spanish
370 (1.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
355 (1.0%)
Other Asian
280 (0.8%)
Chinese
228 (0.6%)
Arabic
157 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
136 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
80 (0.2%)
Korean
60 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.8%

Limited English Proficiency

1.2%

Other Languages
3.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
5.9% limited English
Spanish
18.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
6.2% limited English
Other Asian
9.6% limited English
Chinese
22.4% limited English
Arabic
14.0% limited English
Vietnamese
70.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
42.5% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,932

5.0% of population

Disability Rate

21.3%

412 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$69,752

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
23.2%
Vietnam
42.4%
Korea
7.8%
World War II
2.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.6%
35-54
14.5%
55-64
14.5%
65-74
28.3%
75+
29.1%

Male Veterans

1,878

97.2%

Female Veterans

54

2.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$69,752

Non-Veteran Income

$56,983

Difference

$12,769

22.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

412

Without Disability

1,520

Disability Rate

21.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

38,583

#1 Ancestry

German

28.0% (10,792)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

17.7% (6,819)

#3 Ancestry

English

15.1% (5,822)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
28.0%
Irish
17.7%
English
15.1%
Italian
8.6%
Polish
3.6%
American
3.2%
French
3.2%
Scottish
3.1%
European
3.0%
Sub-Saharan African
2.0%
Welsh
1.5%
Scotch-Irish
1.5%
Hungarian
1.5%
British
1.4%
Slovak
1.1%
Dutch
0.8%
Swedish
0.8%
Czech
0.7%
Swiss
0.7%
Arab
0.6%

Families & Households

Total Households

15,115

Family Households

10,756

71.2%

Married Couples

8,869

58.7%

Non-Family Households

4,359

28.8%

Single Mother Households

1,334

8.8%

Single Father Households

553

3.7%

Living Alone

3,764

24.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,303

In Married Couple

6,933

83.5%

With Single Mother

980

11.8%

With Single Father

390

4.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$135,441

Married Couple Income

$150,938

Single Mother Income

$67,208

Single Father Income

$95,190

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

570

Grandparents Responsible

217

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$107,054

+46% vs national

Per Capita Income

$50,681

+36% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.4%

-60% vs national

Gini Index

0.3807

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

1.9%

-63% vs national

SNAP Recipients

3.5%

of households

How Westerville Compares

Westerville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Westerville 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 Westerville. The median household income here is $107,054.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
8.0%
$25-50K
10.4%
$50-75K
15.3%
$75-100K
12.2%
$100-150K
20.8%
$150-200K
14.7%
$200K+
18.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

1.9%

-60% vs OH avg

Labor Force

19,961

Employed

19,535

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

40.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

50.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

40.9

Work from Home

25.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

149.4

100 = national avg

+49.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$65,728

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$155,357

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
180.1
Food
131.8
Transportation
106.5
Healthcare
125.5
Utilities
135.1

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 Westerville, OH is $107,054, which is 46.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $50,681. The poverty rate of 5.4% is lower than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3807, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 19,961. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 15 minutes, with 25.2% working from home. About 67.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 149.4, which is 49.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 180.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $65,728 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$402,000

Median List Price

$379,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$211

Days on Market

64

Active Inventory

65

Months of Supply

2.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$432,890

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,556

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

8.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

43.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
8.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
43.2%
Listings with Price Drops
16.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 6.5%List Price ↓ 7.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

25

New Listings

35

Pending Sales

44

Homes Sold ↓ 7.4%New Listings ↓ 22.2%Pending ↓ 2.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$211

Median List $/SF

$221

Sale $/SF ↑ 2.4%List $/SF ↑ 14.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Westerville, 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 Westerville 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

Westerville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Westerville 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

$343,200

Median Rent

$1,409

Total Housing Units

15,878

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Owner Occupied

74.4%

Renter Occupied

25.6%

Median Property Tax

$6,475

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,734

Housing Types

Single Family
77.2%
Multi-Family
22.7%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$6,475

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.89%

of home value

Median Home Value

$343,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,667

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,475) by the median home value ($343,200). In Westerville, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.89%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Westerville, OH is $402,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 64 days on the market. 8.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $211. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,556/month. About 74.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1982. There are 15,878 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,475. The effective tax rate is 1.89%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.21

per 1,000 residents

-15% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.26

per 1,000 residents

+0% vs national

Total Crimes

731

2024

Violent Clearance

30%

cases solved

Property Clearance

15%

cases solved

YoY Change

+17.0%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Westerville Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Westerville vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Westerville 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 ↑ 342.3%Property ↓ 14.4%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Westerville police solve 38% of robbery cases but only 7% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent150.406.7%
RobberyViolent80.2137.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent601.6035.0%
BurglaryProperty360.9616.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty57515.3215.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty370.998.1%

Westerville, OH reported 83 violent crimes and 648 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.21 per 1,000 residents is 15.0% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 30% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 575 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 25.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024836482.2117.26
2023727861.8920.64
2022587751.5120.12
2021546111.2914.55
2020466951.1016.69
2019747671.8118.75
2018537321.3218.20
2017409521.0124.15
2016219410.5424.25
2015187260.5020.16

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

$8.8M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $179.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$83.1M$7.5M
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$235K
Snow β†’SnowstormJan 2005$704Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2004$62Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormJan 2004β€”$85K
Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Storms, and … β†’TornadoAug 2003β€”$840K
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

4

Federal Funding

$1,107,485

Properties Protected

5

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$9,582
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures1$725,841
800.1: Miscellaneous1$881
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$371,181

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

Westerville 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. $8,808,117 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.2%

6.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.2%

0.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.8%

5.8pp 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

36.2%

Arthritis

27.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.2%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

17.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

21.7%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

10.2%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

3.0%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

5.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Westerville has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Mount Carmel St Ann'S

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mount Carmel St Ann'S1.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Sun Behavioral Columbus4.3 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital6.9 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Riverside Methodist Hospital7.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Ohio State University State Health System9.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

8

Pop. Served

30,386

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
AQUA OHIO - LAWRENCE COUNTY8,1302
AQUA OHIO - BLACKLICK7,1000
AQUA OHIO - HUBER RIDGE PWS6,9500
AQUA OHIO - LAKE DARBY3,5620
AQUA OHIO - WORTHINGTON HILLS PWS2,5000
AQUA OHIO - LAKE WHITE PWS1,2290
AQUA OHIO - TIMBERBROOK PW8650
THE LAURELS OF FULTON500

There are 8 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

15 min

-35% vs national

Drive Alone

67.9%

-14% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-64% vs national

Work From Home

25.2%

+171% vs national

Carpool

3.0%

Walk / Bike

2.8%

combined

How Westerville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)

Fatalities

3

2022

3-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202223010
202011000
201811010

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

The average commute in Westerville, OH is 15 minutes, which is 35.0% below the national average of 23 minutes. 67.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 25.2% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. 3.0% of workers carpool. 2.6% walk to work. In 2022, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.4%

of households

No Internet

3.6%

of households

Total Households

15,115

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
88.4%
Cellular Data Plan
89.8%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
5.2%
No Internet Access
3.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.7%

of households

Tablet

76.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
91.3%
Desktop / Laptop
89.7%
Tablet
76.1%
Smartphone Only
2.2%
No Computer
3.1%

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).

Westerville 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

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

8

Population Served

30,386

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
AQUA OHIO - LAWRENCE COUNTYCommunityPurchased surface water8,1302
AQUA OHIO - BLACKLICKCommunityGround water7,1000
AQUA OHIO - HUBER RIDGE PWSCommunityGround water6,9500
AQUA OHIO - LAKE DARBYCommunityGround water3,5620
AQUA OHIO - WORTHINGTON HILLS PWSCommunityGround water2,5000
AQUA OHIO - LAKE WHITE PWSCommunityPurchased ground water1,2290
AQUA OHIO - TIMBERBROOK PWCommunityGround water8650
THE LAURELS OF FULTONCommunityGround water500

95.1% of households in Westerville have broadband internet access. 88.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.6% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 8 water systems, providing water to 30,386 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

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

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

479

Total Assets

$1.2B

Total Income

$663.1M

Per 10K Residents

124.3

nonprofits

+28.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

38

Median Assets

$209K

Oldest Active

1945

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
63
Religion
60
Human Services
46
Recreation & Sports
32
Arts & Culture
26
Philanthropy
22
Mental Health
17
Community Improvement
14
International
12
Health Care
11
Public Benefit
11
Youth Development
10
Voluntary Health
7
Housing & Shelter
7
Environment
6
Animal-Related
6
Crime & Legal
6
Civil Rights
6
Unknown
4
Medical Research
3
Public Safety
3
Mutual Benefit
3
Employment
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Science & Tech
1
88.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.1B of $1.2B 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 Westerville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIESHuman Services$382.7M$141.3M1990
OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITYEducation$254.6M$116.3M1945
ONEOHIO RECOVERY FOUNDATIONMental Health$236.7M$148.3M2023
OHIO LIVING FOUNDATIONHuman Services$76.3M$24.8M2023
GEORGE EDWARD DURELL FOUNDATIONβ€”$30.5M$12.1M1985
OHIO LABORERS TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP FUNDUnknown$24.5M$13.8M1968
THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY INCArts & Culture$17.0M$10.3M1982
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OHIO INCβ€”$12.1M$11.1M1990
CHILDRENS CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL ENRICHMENTEducation$10.2M$15.0M2000
WESTERVILLE INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE CORPORCommunity Improvement$9.9M$906K2010
OHIONETEducation$9.7M$10.8M1978
KAIROS 610 FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.1M$4.2M2012
OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES INCEducation$7.6M$6.1M1952
OHIO LIVINGHuman Services$7.2M$18.7M2023
OHIO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONβ€”$7.1M$278K1967
CONCORD COUNSELING SERVICESMental Health$6.2M$7.2M1974
ALTSHELER-DURELL FOUNDATION INCβ€”$6.1M$1.7M1991
EDWARD ORTON JR CERAMIC FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$6.1M$7.3M1972
OHIO LIVING HOLDINGSHuman Services$6.0M$53.7M2010
OHCA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$5.6M$2.1M1989
COLUMBUS COLONY HOUSING INCβ€”$5.5M$183K1977
OASIS MINISTRIESReligion$4.5M$455K2007
VIDA S CLEMENTS FOUNDATIONβ€”$4.4M$1.6M1970
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER CAMBODIA INCInternational$3.5M$1.2M2012
LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSIONβ€”$3.4M$7.6M1981
ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL COUNSELLING & PLG EDUCATION USACommunity Improvement$3.4M$2.9M2009
JOHN RUSSELL HUNT MEMORIAL FUNDβ€”$3.0M$113K1966
WESTERVILLE AREA RESOURCE MINISTRYHuman Services$2.8M$3.5M2001
COLUMBUS COLONY HOUSING II INCHousing & Shelter$2.6M$496K1999
THE GROUNDWATER FOUNDATIONEducation$2.6M$914K1995
PEACEMAKERS INTERNATIONAL INCReligion$2.5M$2.0M2003
HONDROS FAMILY FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$2.1M$112K2019
WESTERVILLE ROTARY ELDERLY HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$1.7M$747K1983
THE ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATIONMedical Research$1.5M$717K2000
LIMA SHAWNEE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$1.3M$1.3M2024
COLUMBUS COLONY INCβ€”$1.2M$326K1979
THE PRINTING INDUSTRIES EDUCATION FUNDS INCβ€”$1.1M$40K1982
D7 FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.0M$297K2008
KINDWAYHuman Services$952K$861K2009
HOUS FOUNDATIONHuman Services$949K$92K2022
WESTERVILLE LIBRARY FOUNDATIONβ€”$821K$122K1987
SPIRIT COMMUNICATIONS INCArts & Culture$799K$639K1995
O CLUBβ€”$758K$116K1972
WOMEN FOR ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTPublic Benefit$737K$735K2012
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATIONPublic Benefit$700K$480K1969
WESTERVILLE ROTARY FOUNDATIONEducation$655K$79K2017
WESTERVILLE PARKS FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$625K$232K2001
MALLOURE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$582K$113K2000
HEART OF OHIO TOLE INCArts & Culture$581K$294K2018
LEAP OF FAITH DANCE COMPANYArts & Culture$513K$946K2009

Westerville, OH has 479 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.2B. The most common category is Education, with 63 organizations. 38 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 124.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1945.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,083

Total Approved

$247.0M

Jobs Supported

9,007

Per 10K Residents

281.0

SBA loans

+371.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

89

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

478 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

998

Total Amount

$216.9M

Avg Loan

$217,349

Median Loan

$69,900

SBA Guaranteed

$155.8M(72%)

Jobs Supported

7,542

5048% of all loans

Loans

85

Total Amount

$30.0M

Avg Loan

$353,471

Median Loan

$299,000

7(a) β€” 92%504 β€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

221

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$75.2M

30% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$340,216

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services151 loans
NAICS 54
$22.4M
Health Care & Social Assistance135 loans
NAICS 62
$42.6M
Construction102 loans
NAICS 23
$22.7M
Other Services97 loans
NAICS 81
$19.2M
Accommodation & Food Services94 loans
NAICS 72
$26.1M

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
Banquet Facility4$5.9M
Exact Benefits Group Llc1$5.0M
Thorsens Goats Llc1$5.0M
Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems Inc.3$3.8M
Columbus Ohio Battery Llc1$3.5M
16th Street Capital Llc2$2.8M
Clive Stephens Plumbing L.l.c.2$2.6M
Roush Service Company Inc1$2.6M
Midwest Spine and Pain Consultants Llc1$2.4M
Lewis Center Mini Golf Llc4$2.3M

Westerville, OH has received 1,083 SBA loans totaling $247.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 998 loans (92% of the total), supporting 7,542 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 85 loans totaling $30.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Westerville is The Huntington National Bank with 478 loans. That works out to 281.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

20

Total Population

610,619

Avg Median Income

-$33,248,242

Avg Home Value

-$66,378,617

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4300431,416$101,308$297,500$1,39312.5
4302114,855$160,120$524,800$1,36038.9
4303535,732$148,446$423,000$1,58019.6
4305427,727$139,679$483,100$1,80825.7
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
4320220,059$65,689$317,000$1,1702.5
4321011,853$30,197N/A$7281.5
4321123,003$38,715$91,600$1,0574.7
4321426,420$92,838$371,200$1,1896.8
432180N/AN/AN/A0.1
4321932,537$51,860$173,600$1,19116.0
4322029,715$77,090$463,200$1,2026.6
4322444,096$50,934$159,800$1,0258.3
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
4323545,171$86,758$346,500$1,41214.2
432407,287$87,389$289,800$1,4622.5

Westerville, OH has 20 ZIP codes with a combined population of 610,619. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$33,248,242. The average median home value is -$66,378,617. The average median monthly rent is -$33,332,097.

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