Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Plain City
Plain City, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,452
Population
4,734
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A slice of Americana situated just outside Columbus
Rural
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Peaceful
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Community
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Close-Knit
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Great Schools
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The town of Plain City sits in both Madison and Union Counties, and extends east over Three Mile Creek. Plain City is a quiet, relatively rural town. There’s a tight-knit, involved community that, along with the area’s well-reviewed schools, makes Plain City an attractive option for families.
Plain City provides a peaceful atmosphere just 30 minutes northwest of Columbus, but the cafes and pizzerias on Main Street keep the town humming into the evening. Plain City Aquatic Center and McKitrick Park make it easy to enjoy the nearby water features. Enjoy a variety of new apartment complexes and single-family homes. If the big city is calling your name, US-42 and US-33 make the commute simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,931
Average: $105,096
Education
1,401
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,591
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Plain City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Plain City, OH is $1,448 for one bedroom, $1,978 for two bedrooms, and $2,672 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plain City has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,448/month
749 Sq Ft
House
$3,487/month
2,729 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Plain City, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
851 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
709 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
350 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
845 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
586 Students
School data provided by
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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
- Heritage Trail
- Glacier Ridge Metro Park
- Homestead Park
- Prairie Oaks Metro Park
- Columbus Zoo
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 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.