The Town FilesPickerington, Ohio
City in Fairfield County · population 23,094 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $339,600
- Household income
- $111,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 36.0
Pickerington is a city of 23,094 people in Fairfield County, Ohio. The median home is worth $339,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 88% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Ohio towns, better transit than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Pickerington 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 Pickerington is worth $339,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $111,833, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,605 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pickerington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,605 | $914 |
| Median household income | $111,833 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pickerington
| People | Pickerington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.5% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Pickerington
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pickerington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 23, 2000.
Severe weather in Fairfield County since 1996
Fairfield County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Fairfield County
Fairfield County had 47,292 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,628 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Pickerington itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Pickerington
13 public schools with 10,713 students, about 20.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School Central | 9-12 | 1,738 | 19.5 |
| Pickerington High School North | 9-12 | 1,712 | 20.1 |
| Toll Gate Elementary | K-4 | 900 | 23.7 |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | 7-8 | 887 | 18.9 |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | 7-8 | 886 | 18.5 |
| Sycamore Creek Elementary School | PK-4 | 736 | 21.0 |
| Harmon Middle School | 5-6 | 612 | 22.7 |
| Violet Elementary School | PK-4 | 608 | 27.6 |
| Pickerington Elementary School | PK-4 | 585 | 25.4 |
| Toll Gate Middle School | 5-6 | 583 | 20.1 |
| Diley Middle School | 5-6 | 564 | 22.6 |
| Fairfield Elementary School | K-4 | 511 | 18.9 |
Towns near Pickerington
- Canal Winchester, OH4.1 mi · 9,107 people · home $336,100
- Reynoldsburg, OH5.3 mi · 41,076 people · home $244,300
- Blacklick Estates, OH5.5 mi · 8,990 people · home $165,000
- Groveport, OH7.1 mi · 6,009 people · home $275,100
- Whitehall, OH8.5 mi · 20,127 people · home $159,600
- Baltimore, OH9.0 mi · 2,981 people · home $231,300
- Pataskala, OH9.4 mi · 17,886 people · home $314,500
- Obetz, OH9.7 mi · 5,489 people · home $220,900
Pickerington questions
Is Pickerington, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pickerington scores better for retirees than 15% of Ohio towns and quieter than 18%. 12.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Pickerington?
The median owner-occupied home in Pickerington is valued at $339,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,833, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,605 a month.
What is the weather like in Pickerington?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 23.3 inches of snow.
Does Pickerington get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pickerington 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)