Rows tagged local are specific to Powell (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Columbus, OH. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 9/10 (district Olentangy Local · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
94.6
metro-area
#88 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
94.1
metro-area
#37 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.38
metro-area
#88 of 200 metros
Median household income
$182,736
local
#94 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$97,820
local
#61 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
36.6 years
metro-area
#47 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
39.4%
metro-area
#44 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
9.5%
metro-area
#76 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
61.3%
metro-area
#164 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
3.18%
local
#553 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
+11.5%
local
#577 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$463,900
local
#2301 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
2.5×
local
#244 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
+1.2%
metro-area
#106 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$281
local
#2411 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,650 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$1,904
local
#2555 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
5,572
Median days on market
5
metro-area
#1 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
10.0%
state
#97 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
7.24%
state
#91 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
3.90%
Capital gains tax
3.50%
state
#62 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
2.06%
local
#2832 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$9,575
local
#2922 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
76.2 years
metro-area
#115 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,400
state
#32 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
7.2%
metro-area
#74 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
90
metro-area
#39 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$10,000
state
#58 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$100
state
#83 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#1 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in major metro counties
DMV & license offices
14
Avg commute to work
24 min
local
#848 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
72.4%
metro-area
#66 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
31.6%
metro-area
#99 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
19.5¢/kWh
state
#130 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$175
state
#130 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$3.25/gal
state
#83 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$78
state
#139 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$104
state
#101 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$76
state
#20 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#22 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,300
state
#9 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
84.9 — Relatively Moderate
metro-area
#66 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$600
state
#16 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
54
metro-area
#168 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
800
metro-area
#49 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
94%
state
#64 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
5,700
metro-area
#141 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
15
metro-area
#69 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
-778
metro-area
#1 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
85°F
metro-area
#59 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
20°F
metro-area
#147 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
41.6"
metro-area
#94 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
28.2"
metro-area
#141 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
50%
metro-area
#175 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
6a
Frost window
04-30 → 10-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
300
state
#28 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
1,800
state
#52 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
89
metro-area
#88 of 200 metros
Parks
69
Hiking areas
11
Golf courses
22
Shooting ranges
8
Lakes
12
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.