The Town FilesSunbury, Ohio
City in Delaware County · population 6,614 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $374,600
- Household income
- $108,787
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 35.5
Sunbury is a city of 6,614 people in Delaware County, Ohio. The median home is worth $374,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 88% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 76% of Ohio towns.
How Sunbury 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 Sunbury is worth $374,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $108,787, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,649 a month. 72.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sunbury | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,649 | $914 |
| Median household income | $108,787 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sunbury
| People | Sunbury | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Sunbury
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sunbury since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| 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 Delaware County
Delaware County had 98,182 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,243 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Sunbury itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Sunbury
7 public schools with 3,913 students, about 19.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut High School | 9-12 | 1,320 | 22.0 |
| Big Walnut Intermediate School | 5-6 | 643 | 19.5 |
| Big Walnut Middle School | 7-8 | 619 | 15.5 |
| Prairie Run Elementary School | K-4 | 447 | 18.6 |
| Big Walnut Elementary School | K-4 | 389 | 20.5 |
| General Rosecrans Elementary | K-4 | 352 | 18.5 |
| Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street | PK-PK | 143 | 23.8 |
Towns near Sunbury
- Westerville, OH8.5 mi · 39,190 people · home $374,500
- Huber Ridge, OH10.7 mi · 4,940 people · home $235,400
- Delaware, OH11.2 mi · 41,302 people · home $318,400
- New Albany, OH11.6 mi · 10,825 people · home $772,100
- Johnstown, OH11.6 mi · 5,182 people · home $347,900
- Powell, OH12.3 mi · 14,163 people · home $561,500
- Worthington, OH12.8 mi · 14,786 people · home $440,500
- Gahanna, OH14.2 mi · 35,726 people · home $350,900
Sunbury questions
Is Sunbury, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sunbury scores better for retirees than 22% of Ohio towns and quieter than 27%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Sunbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Sunbury is valued at $374,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,787, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,649 a month.
What is the weather like in Sunbury?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 19.0 inches of snow.
Does Sunbury get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sunbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. 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)