Home to about 20,000 residents, Whitehall balances suburban comfort and urban proximity.
Whitehall overview with Columbus on the skyline.
Whitehall's colorful pedestrian crossing highlights local support for an inclusive community culture.
Grab a drink before or after you shop at the Starbucks inside Whitehall Target.
Town Country Shopping Center anchors Whitehall's commercial district.

Whitehall, OH

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$798

Population

20,929

Renter Mix

65% Rent

Whitehall locals take pride in their community, always

Quaint Family-Friendly Suburban

Whitehall is a quaint and quiet Columbus suburb, just eight miles from the city’s downtown area. Close to Interstate 270, locals can travel with ease across the metro and to the terminals at John Glenn Airport.

Many federal government buildings reside in Whitehall, as do a variety of town markets and restaurants. Eagle Eye Golf Course isn’t the only green space in Whitehall – two large community parks reside here as well.

This family-friendly town in Franklin County is known for its safety and affordable apartments. Residents take pride in keeping their community clean and maintaining numerous community gardens. You’ll love this low-key suburb near Capital University – we just know it.

Explore the City

Whitehall's colorful pedestrian crossing highlights local support for an inclusive community culture.

Grab a drink before or after you shop at the Starbucks inside Whitehall Target.

Town Country Shopping Center anchors Whitehall's commercial district.

Newer mid-century homes in Whitehall blend classic style with modern updates.

Whitehall, located just east of Columbus, offers affordable living with city conveniences.

I-270 is just east of Whitehall, and it is only 5 miles from Columbus International Airport.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$45,933

Average: $59,493

Education

3,009

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

10,223

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

Whitehall has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
65%
Non-Renters
35%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Whitehall, OH is $798 for one bedroom, and $1,215 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitehall has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$798/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$1,603/month
1,238 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Whitehall, OH

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Etna Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

509 Students

Beechwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

512 Students

Kae Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

659 Students

C Ray Williams Early Childhood Center

Public

Grades K-5

194 Students

Rosemore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

788 Students

Whitehall Yearling High School

Public

Grades 9-12

976 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
  • Blacklick Woods Metro Park
  • Kelton House Museum & Garden
  • Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
  • Three Creeks Metro Park

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.