Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Bucyrus
Bucyrus, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$470
Population
11,727
Renter Mix
40% Rent
The Bratwurst Capital of America offers far more than a delicious meal
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Located an hour and a half north of Columbus, Bucyrus is a small city perfect for families. With safe, walkable neighborhoods, good schools, and eight excellent parks, families flock to Bucyrus for a charming small-town vibe. When looking for rentals you’ll find minimalistic apartments and affordable single-family homes. Known as the Bratwurst Capital of America, this usually quiet town livens up every year during the third week of August for a weekend celebration featuring quirky activities like pigtail contests, parades, games, and more. Bucyrus is also a great option for commuters as well with nearby cities like Mansfield convenient to town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,586
Average: $58,320
Education
1,378
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,284
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bucyrus has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bucyrus, OH is $444 for a studio, $470 for one bedroom, $754 for two bedrooms, and $943 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bucyrus has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$470/month
576 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bucyrus, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
567 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
236 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
238 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
191 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
204 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Unger Park
- Sears Woods State Nature Preserve
- Heckert Nature Preserve
- Daughmer Bur Oak Prairie Savannah
- Lowe-Volk Park
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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 February 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.