Dublin, Ohio
Among the top 10% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US places
- top 8% for airport distance
- top 11% for broadband access
- bottom 4% for sunny days
Dublin is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 49,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and comfortable days. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and sunny days.
Official websitevisitdublinohio.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.9 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$158k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 39% of US places
Home Value$478k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 15% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.09%better than 8% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 40% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.20%better than 20% of US places
Unemployment2.9%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.1 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.0 inbetter than 41% of US places
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 4% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 51% of US places
Comfortable Days101 daysbetter than 88% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.1better than 72% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 8% of US places
School Quality62.2better than 56% of US places
Violent Crime434/100kbetter than 69% of US places
Property Crime1148/100kbetter than 42% of US places
Community
Population48,89397th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4175th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0667th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.2%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)19.0%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 59% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance16 mibetter than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access97.0%better than 89% of US places
Amenities Nearby67.70better than 46% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dublin an affordable place to live?
- Dublin is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 39% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dublin?
- The median home value in Dublin is $478k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dublin?
- Median household income in Dublin is $158k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dublin?
- Median gross rent in Dublin is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dublin safe?
- Dublin is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 434/100k (better than 69%). Property crime is 1148/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dublin?
- Dublin averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 42.1 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dublin?
- Public-school quality in Dublin is about average, scoring better than 56% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dublin?
- The average one-way commute in Dublin is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)