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Is Dublin a Good Place to Live? Dublin, Ohio: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Dublin ranks #39 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #8 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (3.2%, #5 of 208) and high household income ($160,296, #7 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($563,500, #188 of 208) and high rents ($1,686/mo, #180 of 208).
Dublin by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Dublin's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Dublin?
Dublin's cost of living index is 95.5, 5% below the US level of 100 and #459 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,686/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $564,896, 2.3 times the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
| Measure | Dublin | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 95.5#459 of 1,308 | 92.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $564,896#905 of 1,187 | $248,803 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,828/mo#597 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $563,500#1038 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,686/mo#864 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.5x#381 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 12.6%#13 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Dublin housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Dublin is in the Columbus, OH metro.
Ohio housing market →Is Dublin safe?
Dublin recorded 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 67% below the US rate of 328 and 60% below Ohio's 276. That ranks #145 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #39 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Dublin Police Department. Property crime runs 705 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Dublin | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 109#145 of 1,085 | 276 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 705#93 of 1,085 | 1,429 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Dublin?
The median household in Dublin earns $160,296, 93% above the US figure of $83,163 and 2.2 times Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 3.7% (US 4.3%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Dublin | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $160,296#28 of 1,312 | $72,212 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.7%#342 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 3.2%#23 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.3%#853 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Dublin?
The median resident of Dublin is 43.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 73.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #27 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Dublin | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 43.3 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 73.4%#27 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 77.1% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Dublin's schools and health?
Dublin's 16 public schools graduate 93.5% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 18 students per teacher and $16,776 spent per pupil. 26.6% of adults are obese and 9.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Dublin | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 93.5%#155 of 1,063 | 86.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 18#837 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $16,776#422 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 26.6%#205 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.6%#319 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 12.9%#56 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 4.2%#19 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 12,305 students are enrolled in Dublin's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Dublin?
The average commute in Dublin is 23.2 minutes (Ohio 23.8); 0% of workers take transit and 31.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Dublin scores 9.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #812 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.6°F and winters 31.2°F, with 35.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Dublin | OhioOH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 23.2 min#619 of 1,312 | 23.8 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 2.8%#149 of 1,312 | 5.3% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 63.4% | 75.2% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 1% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.6% | 2% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 31.5% | 11.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.1#812 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Ohio is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.3 | 21.3 | 2.2 |
| Feb | 39.8 | 23.2 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 50.2 | 30.9 | 3 |
| Apr | 63.3 | 40.9 | 3.5 |
| May | 73.3 | 51.2 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 81.3 | 60.2 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 84.3 | 64 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 83.2 | 62.3 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 77 | 54.5 | 3 |
| Oct | 64.7 | 43.4 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 51.4 | 33.6 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 40.4 | 26.3 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Columbus Ohio State Univ Airport.
| Measure | Dublin | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 52.4°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 72.6°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 31.2°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 35.8 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Columbus Ohio State Univ Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Dublin?
Franklin County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 40% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Franklin County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 84% of US counties.
| Measure | Dublin | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 53#913 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 5#726 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.1%#246 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Franklin County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Franklin County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.003% | 59% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0026% | 47% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.079% | 46% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0072% | 44% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Dublin compare with similar-size cities?
Dublin is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #8 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 49,294.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #39 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 | 23.2 min |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #1083 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data | 32.7 min |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #29 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data | 29.6 min |
| Sheboygan, WIPop. 49,645 | #484 | 58.3 | $62,927 | $924/mo | 378 | 17.2 min |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #113 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 | 20.2 min |
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #56 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 | 21.6 min |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #802 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 | 15.4 min |
| Tuckahoe, VAPop. 49,183 | #315 | 61.8 | $102,264 | $1,536/mo | no data | 21.1 min |
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #867 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 | 21.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Dublin compare with the rest of Ohio?
Dublin ranks #1 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 71.5 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 2.2 times the Ohio median. Violent crime is 60% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2.3 times the typical Ohio home.
| City | Rank in OH | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #1 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 |
| Lakewood, OHPop. 50,007 | #2 | 64.9 | $68,954 | $1,070/mo | 81 |
| Kettering, OHPop. 57,206 | #3 | 61.8 | $74,681 | $1,051/mo | 86 |
| Parma, OHPop. 79,870 | #4 | 60.8 | $69,295 | $1,087/mo | 150 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OHPop. 50,909 | #5 | 57.0 | $72,705 | $1,038/mo | 228 |
| Columbus, OHPop. 914,802 | #6 | 54.5 | $66,082 | $1,295/mo | 380 |
| Euclid, OHPop. 48,823 | #7 | 52.9 | $50,285 | $1,025/mo | 106 |
| Elyria, OHPop. 53,035 | #8 | 51.9 | $54,945 | $906/mo | 186 |
| Newark, OHPop. 50,783 | #9 | 51.2 | $61,670 | $973/mo | 297 |
| Middletown, OHPop. 51,617 | #10 | 48.4 | $57,102 | $1,007/mo | 165 |
| Hamilton, OHPop. 63,468 | #11 | 47.9 | $55,166 | $1,007/mo | 295 |
| Cincinnati, OHPop. 311,224 | #12 | 45.2 | $52,909 | $1,001/mo | 785 |
| Lorain, OHPop. 65,395 | #13 | 44.5 | $48,685 | $887/mo | 565 |
| Toledo, OHPop. 267,463 | #14 | 42.9 | $49,724 | $901/mo | 872 |
| Akron, OHPop. 189,247 | #15 | 42.6 | $48,076 | $955/mo | 871 |
| Cleveland, OHPop. 366,097 | #16 | 40.5 | $40,801 | $945/mo | 1,365 |
| Youngstown, OHPop. 59,331 | #17 | 39.7 | $34,408 | $728/mo | 690 |
| Dayton, OHPop. 136,579 | #18 | 38.5 | $45,247 | $918/mo | 1,230 |
| Canton, OHPop. 69,755 | #19 | 37.7 | $43,188 | $850/mo | 1,091 |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #20 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 |
All 20 Ohio cities we track, by overall score. Ohio statewide: median income $72,212, violent crime 275.6 per 100,000.
How is Dublin's score calculated?
Dublin scores 71.5 out of 100, #39 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Ohio's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Dublin. Similar-size median 52.9.
87.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Dublin's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
94.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Dublin. Similar-size median 52.2.
76.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Dublin's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
63.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Dublin's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
56.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Dublin. Similar-size median 46.7.
99.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Dublin. Similar-size median 44.2.
39.2 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Dublin. Similar-size median 47.3.
61.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Dublin's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
42.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
59.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Dublin's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Dublin has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Dublin
Is Dublin, OH a good place to live?
Dublin ranks #39 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #8 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Ohio. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (3.2%, #5 of 208) and high household income ($160,296, #7 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($563,500, #188 of 208) and high rents ($1,686/mo, #180 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Dublin?
Dublin's cost of living index is 95.5, 5% below the US level of 100 and #459 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,686/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $564,896, 2.3 times the typical Ohio home ($248,803).
What is the crime rate in Dublin?
Dublin recorded 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 67% below the US rate of 328 and 60% below Ohio's 276. That ranks #145 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #39 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Dublin Police Department. Property crime runs 705 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Dublin?
The median household in Dublin earns $160,296, 93% above the US figure of $83,163 and 2.2 times Ohio ($72,212). Unemployment is 3.7% (US 4.3%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Dublin?
Median rent in Dublin is $1,686/mo (Census), #864 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,828/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 12.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Dublin?
The typical home value in Dublin is $564,896, up 1.5% in a year, against $248,803 for Ohio and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $563,500.
How are the public schools in Dublin?
Dublin's 16 public schools graduate 93.5% of students in four years (Ohio 86.2%), with 18 students per teacher and $16,776 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Dublin?
The average commute is 23.2 minutes, #619 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.8 minutes across Ohio. 2.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Dublin?
Dublin averages 52.4°F over the year, 72.6°F in summer and 31.2°F in winter, with 35.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Dublin walkable?
Dublin scores 9.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #812 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Dublin at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Franklin County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 84% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Dublin?
Franklin County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 40% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Dublin?
Dublin has 49,294 residents. The median resident of Dublin is 43.3 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 73.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #27 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Dublin compare with the rest of Ohio?
Dublin ranks #1 of the 20 Ohio cities we track, with a score of 71.5 against Ohio's statewide 52.1. Its households earn 2.2 times the Ohio median. Violent crime is 60% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2.3 times the typical Ohio home.
What cities are similar in size to Dublin?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Dublin's population of 49,294 are Tamiami, FL (#1083 overall), North Bethesda, MD (#29 overall), Sheboygan, WI (#484 overall), St. Louis Park, MN (#113 overall), and Chesterfield, MO (#56 overall). Dublin is #39.