Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
32%
Yellow Springs, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$764
Population
3,735
Renter Mix
37% Rent
The colorful, quirky Ohio village everyone loves
Outdoors
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College Town
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Artistic
Yellow Springs has proclaimed themselves as “everyone’s favorite place” and it isn’t hard to see why. This eclectic village is a balanced mix of urban and rural with a bustling downtown and pastoral neighborhoods surrounded by farms, orchards, and wineries. The town is known for its recreational attractions, quirky downtown shops, and unique restaurants. The community embraces living an active lifestyle, spending their free time enjoying the surrounding natural areas. Visit the Glen Helen Nature Preserve where you can explore 1000 acres of wildflowers, limestone cliffs with waterfalls, 400-year-old trees, and the yellow spring the town is named after. John Bryan State Park on the outskirts of town is another popular destination excellent for adventure, featuring areas for camping and rock climbing.
Downtown is a must-see destination with eccentric stores and delectable eateries and bars. Immerse yourself in literary dreamscapes at Dark Star Books, an independent bookstore offering thousands of books, games, comics, graphic novels, and geek culture memorabilia. The bookstore specializes in metaphysics and science fiction so come here for all your fandom needs. Enjoy food trucks, live music, and craft beer along the Little Miami Scenic Trail at Devil Wind Brewing.
Yellow Springs is known for its vibrant arts scene as well. The arts community has theater groups, a summer Shakespeare series, an annual arts festival, a chamber music series, and an award-winning public school music program. This colorful town is also home to Antioch College, a private liberal arts school.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,149
Average: $99,082
Education
1,941
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,703
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Yellow Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Yellow Springs, OH is $764 for one bedroom, $791 for two bedrooms, and $977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yellow Springs has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$764/month
647 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Yellow Springs, 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
281 Students
Yellow Springs/Mckinney High School
Public
Grades 6-12
298 Students
Yellow Springs Middle and High School
Public
Grades 6-12
298 Students
Yellow Springs Middle and High School
Public
Grades 6-12
298 Students
Yellow Springs/Mckinney High School
Public
Grades 6-12
298 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve
- Raptor Center
- John Bryan State Park
- Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
- Twin Towers Park
Airports
- James M Cox Dayton International
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† 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.