Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Chillicothe
Chillicothe, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$633
Population
22,449
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A cozy riverside community surrounded by Ohio’s gorgeous natural landscape
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Chillicothe is a small city located about fifty miles due south of Columbus on the banks of the Scioto River. The community holds a unique place in Ohio’s history, serving as the state’s capital city on two separate occasions in the early 19th century. Today, Chillicothe is a vibrant community with tranquil residential neighborhoods surrounding a charming Downtown district that embodies timeless Americana.
The campus of Ohio University – Chillicothe sits on the west side of town, enrolling around 2,500 students and serving as a major intellectual and cultural hub for the community. Residents enjoy a city landscape shaded by lush tree cover, with the nearby forests and hills providing terrific opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,344
Average: $69,093
Education
3,985
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,852
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chillicothe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Chillicothe, OH is $526 for a studio, $633 for one bedroom, $1,087 for two bedrooms, and $968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chillicothe has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$633/month
628 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chillicothe, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,033 Students
Chillicothe Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
717 Students
Public
Grades K-8
387 Students
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Public
Grades K-8
309 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
391 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
486 Students
Public
Grades K-8
387 Students
Public
Grades K-8
309 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
681 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
474 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
275 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
245 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
- Great Seal State Park
- Scioto Trail State Park
Airports
- Rickenbacker International
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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.