Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Bellefontaine, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$950
Population
13,658
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Bask in this small town’s rich history and many amenities
Suburban
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Historic
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Active
Known for its welcoming atmosphere and rich heritage, Bellefontaine is the seat of Logan County and home to the oldest concrete street in America. Established in 1820, Bellefontaine exudes small-town charm in its vibrant downtown area brimming with quaint shops, eateries, and offices in historic brick buildings along a walkable Main Street.
Among Bellefontaine’s many historic attractions are the Holland Theatre, Piatt Castles, and Logan County Museum and Orr Mansion. Natural beauty abounds near Bellefontaine as well, with outdoor destinations like Mad River Mountain Ski Resort, Ohio Caverns, Marmom Valley Farm, and Indian Lake State Park all located within close proximity.
Larger cities such as Columbus and Dayton are just an hour’s drive away from Bellefontaine. Getting around from Bellefontaine is easy with access to U.S. Routes 33 and 68.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,996
Average: $64,995
Education
2,082
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,523
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bellefontaine has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bellefontaine, OH is $950 for one bedroom, $1,075 for two bedrooms, and $1,208 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellefontaine has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$950/month
689 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bellefontaine, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
490 Students
Bellefontaine Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
500 Students
Benjamin Logan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
583 Students
Bellefontaine Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Public
Grades K-8
490 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
457 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
395 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
465 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
588 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
395 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mad River Mountain
- Ohio Caverns
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.