Demographics
People (2010 Census)
Population over 18 years old
Population over 65 years old
Median age
Growth since 2000
People over 25 years old
Diversity
Gahanna is one of the most diverse suburbs in central Ohio
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Households
People median size
Median household income
Median home value
Average home sales price
Households
Households are families
Financial Institutions
- Chase Bank
- Fifth Third Bank
- First Federal Savings & Loan
- Heartland Bank
- Huntington Bank
- KEMBA Financial Credit Union
- Key Bank
- PNC Bank
- The Union Bank Company
- Third Federal Savings & Loan
- US Bank
- Wesbanco Bank
Tax Rates
Municipal income tax rate
Sales & use tax
Real Estate Tax Rate
Go to the Franklin County Auditor’s Website for up to date rates.
Gahanna-Jefferson- of assessed value
Gahanna-Columbus – of assessed value
Transportation
- Adjacent to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- 15 minutes from Rickenbacker International Airport
- 40 different air freight carriers between both airports
- Railroad: Columbus & Ohio River Railroad
- Truck Lines: 150 in county
Serviced by 5 Highways
- I-270
- I-71
- I-70
- I-670
- US-62
Education
Elementary schools
Middle schools
High school
Homes & Neighborhoods
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 1.2%
- Rental vacancy rate: 6.5%
- 30% of units built since 1990
- 41 active civic associations
99% of housing stock has:
- Plumbing
- Completed kitchens
- Air conditioning
Crime rate is less than 1% of the national average:
- Police reports on less than 7% of calls
- Police call response time is 8 minutes
- Fire Department call response time is under 4 minutes
Note: *Previous data. Awaiting new data.
Housing units
Single-family housing units*
Multi-family housing units*
Annual Events
May – An Herbal Affair Herb Day
June – Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival (Visit Gahanna)
July – Independence Day Celebration
September – Community Flea Market (Gahanna Historical Society)
October – Creepside Festival & Taste of Gahanna (Gahanna Chamber of Commerce)
November – Holiday Lights (Visit Gahanna)
Parks & Recreation
- Gahanna has more park space per capita than the rest of central Ohio
- Major existing and proposed bikeways & nature paths
- 758 acres of parkland
- Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve (50 Acres)
- Recreation opportunities for active seniors, adults, and youth
- Dog park at Pizzurro Park
- The B.A.S.E (Bike and Skate Escape) at Shull Park
Business Incentives
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Tax Abatements
Office & Industrial (Income Tax Rebate) Incentive
Industry & Employment (Workforce Distribution)
Service
Management, professional & related occupations
Sales & office
Construction & maintenance
Production, transportation & material
Utility Services
Electric:
American Electric Power – 138 KV loop system
Natural Gas:
Columbia Gas of Ohio – main feed size varies
Water Services
City of Columbus:
- Fire suppression pressure meets factory mutual requirements
- Source: Hoover Reservoir & emergency supply backup from Alum Creek Reservoir
- Treatment Type: lime softening
- Treatment Capacity = 185 MGD
- Average Daily Usage = 135 MGD
Sewer Services
City of Columbus treatment type: tertiary
Treatment Capacity = 185 MGD
Average Daily Flow = 85 MGD
Maximum Daily Flow = 154 MGD
Land
Area in square miles
Persons per mile
Miles of trails
Acres
Athletic complexes
Parks