The Town FilesFranklin County, Ohio
1,333,048 people. The median home is worth $288,400 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $75,176.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 905,748 | $252,900 | $66,082 | 33.2 |
| Dublin | 49,328 | $563,500 | $160,296 | 43.3 |
| Grove City | 41,252 | $310,400 | $93,161 | 41.1 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,076 | $244,300 | $72,972 | 37.2 |
| Westerville | 39,190 | $374,500 | $109,404 | 40.7 |
| Hilliard | 37,114 | $385,100 | $128,189 | 35.8 |
| Upper Arlington | 36,800 | $595,600 | $155,167 | 40.2 |
| Gahanna | 35,726 | $350,900 | $109,061 | 38.8 |
| Whitehall | 20,127 | $159,600 | $51,759 | 36.2 |
| Worthington | 14,786 | $440,500 | $127,382 | 43.2 |
| Bexley | 13,928 | $527,800 | $157,841 | 37.5 |
| New Albany | 10,825 | $772,100 | $238,250 | 42.5 |
| Lincoln Village | 9,702 | $169,100 | $53,797 | 38.8 |
| Canal Winchester | 9,107 | $336,100 | $131,209 | 42.7 |
| Blacklick Estates | 8,990 | $165,000 | $69,368 | 34.1 |
| Grandview Heights | 8,085 | $583,300 | $117,672 | 34.4 |
| Groveport | 6,009 | $275,100 | $93,586 | 37.2 |
| Obetz | 5,489 | $220,900 | $87,304 | 31.8 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,940 | $235,400 | $97,039 | 34.5 |
| Lake Darby | 4,731 | $233,200 | $97,404 | 40.2 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,302 | $914 |
| Median household income | $75,176 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 34.8 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
779,560 jobs in 2024, average pay $73,180 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,047 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).