Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Gahanna, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,169
Population
34,170
Renter Mix
30% Rent
This Columbus-area community is flush with personality.
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Gahanna takes its name from a Native American word meaning "three creeks joining into one," and that sense of convergence still defines the city today. Sitting just northeast of Columbus, this tight-knit community draws on nearly 800 acres of parkland, including the 50-acre Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve, to give residents plenty of room to breathe. The historic Creekside District anchors downtown with locally owned shops, seasonal events, and a walkable stretch along Big Walnut Creek that feels a world away from city traffic. Downtown Columbus is less than 15 minutes by car, putting Ohio State University, the Columbus Zoo, and the broader metro's entertainment scene well within reach.
The rental market here leans toward spacious apartment communities, townhomes, and garden-style layouts that offer more square footage than you'd typically find closer to the city core. Whether you're after a studio or a three-bedroom, options exist across a range of sizes and settings. Gahanna has been recognized as one of the best places to live in America, and it's easy to see why—low crime, well-regarded schools, and a genuine small-city character set it apart from the typical Columbus suburb.
Explore the City
Nostalgia Brewery offers unique craft beers and cocktails.
A Community Garden is located at Friendship Park in Gahanna.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,456
Average: $116,439
Education
13,644
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,616
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gahanna has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Gahanna, OH is $833 for a studio, $1,169 for one bedroom, $1,568 for two bedrooms, and $1,637 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gahanna has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,169/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$3,301/month
2,375 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gahanna, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
413 Students
Public
Grades K-5
734 Students
Public
Grades K-5
551 Students
Public
Grades K-5
454 Students
Public
Grades K-5
444 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
657 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
603 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,376 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blendon Woods Metro Park
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
- Blacklick Woods Metro Park
- Rocky Fork Metro Park
- Inniswood Gardens
Airports
- John Glenn Columbus International
- 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 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.