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Gahanna, OH

Founded 1849Franklin CountyElev. 242 m
Population
35,438
Median home
$322,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Gahanna

Gahanna is a city in Ohio with about 35,438 residents. Gahanna was founded in 1849 and sits in Franklin County. The median age is 38.8 and the median household income is $106,004. Homes carry a median value of $322,300, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.4%). Around 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,438
Median age
38.8
Median household income
$106,004
Per-capita income
$53,508
Poverty rate
5.6%
High-school grad or higher
96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53%
Unemployment
2%
Avg. commute
20.2 min
Work from home
21.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black15.1%
Asian3.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts55.9%
Sales & office19.4%
Service11.5%
Production, transportation & material moving10.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$322,300
Median gross rent
$1,442/mo
Owner-occupied
69.5%
Median year built
1985
Households
14,460
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Gahanna has 12 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading77%
Math79%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Lincoln High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Gahanna East Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–9
Gahanna South Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–9
Gahanna West Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–9
Chapelfield Elementary SchoolElementary
Gahanna- Jefferson Clark HallElementary
Goshen Lane Elementary SchoolElementary
High Point Elementary SchoolElementary
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary
Royal Manor Elementary SchoolElementary
Gahanna-Jefferson Online Learning School

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime52% below national
Gahanna187
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 52% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime7% below national
Gahanna1,814
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gahanna Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gahanna.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Franklin County
Cold waveVery High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gahanna is in Franklin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gahanna was founded in 1849 and sits in Franklin County. Elevation ~242 m.

Map of Gahanna
Gahanna, OH
Where Gahanna is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Shepard Street SchoolOld Peace Lutheran ChurchNafzger--Miller House
Notable people from Gahanna
Wil TrappNate LinhartJamel MorrisJonathon CooperJohn HughesGeorgia SchweitzerBraden Eves
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Nearby cities
Westerville (6 mi)Columbus (7 mi)Reynoldsburg (7 mi)Upper Arlington (10 mi)Dublin (15 mi)Hilliard (15 mi)

Common questions

Gahanna — frequently asked

What is the population of Gahanna, Ohio?
Gahanna has a population of about 35,438, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gahanna?
The median home value in Gahanna is $322,300, and the median gross rent is $1,442/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gahanna safe? What is the crime rate?
Gahanna Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 187 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gahanna face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Franklin County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Gahanna?
Gahanna has 12 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gahanna?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Gahanna. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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