The Town FilesGahanna, Ohio
City in Franklin County · population 35,726 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $350,900
- Household income
- $109,061
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 38.8
Gahanna is a city of 35,726 people in Franklin County, Ohio. The median home is worth $350,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 92% of Ohio towns, better transit than 90% of Ohio towns.
How Gahanna ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gahanna is worth $350,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $109,061, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,466 a month. 70.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gahanna | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $350,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,466 | $914 |
| Median household income | $109,061 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 70.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Gahanna
| People | Gahanna | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 24.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Gahanna
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gahanna since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 85 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 1984.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 779,560 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,180 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Gahanna itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Gahanna
12 public schools with 8,121 students, about 19.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | 9-12 | 2,443 | 21.1 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | K-5 | 724 | 24.1 |
| Blacklick Elementary School | K-5 | 672 | 21.0 |
| Gahanna East Middle School | 6-8 | 636 | 19.3 |
| Gahanna South Middle School | 6-8 | 630 | 19.7 |
| Gahanna West Middle School | 6-8 | 590 | 16.4 |
| High Point Elementary School | K-5 | 549 | 22.0 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | K-5 | 472 | 17.5 |
| Royal Manor Elementary School | K-5 | 424 | 17.0 |
| Chapelfield Elementary School | K-5 | 419 | 16.8 |
| Goshen Lane Elementary School | PK-5 | 400 | 16.0 |
| Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall | PK-PK | 162 | 23.1 |
Towns near Gahanna
- Huber Ridge, OH4.3 mi · 4,940 people · home $235,400
- Whitehall, OH4.7 mi · 20,127 people · home $159,600
- Bexley, OH5.7 mi · 13,928 people · home $527,800
- Westerville, OH6.2 mi · 39,190 people · home $374,500
- New Albany, OH6.6 mi · 10,825 people · home $772,100
- Columbus, OH6.6 mi · 905,748 people · home $252,900
- Reynoldsburg, OH7.1 mi · 41,076 people · home $244,300
- Worthington, OH8.5 mi · 14,786 people · home $440,500
Gahanna questions
Is Gahanna, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gahanna scores better for retirees than 38% of Ohio towns and quieter than 11%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Gahanna?
The median owner-occupied home in Gahanna is valued at $350,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,061, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,466 a month.
What is the weather like in Gahanna?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 28.2 inches of snow.
Does Gahanna get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gahanna since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)