Facts About UA
Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau tell only part of the story about why Upper Arlington is such a desirable community. What you will see below is that our citizens are highly educated and well-employed. We also are proud of the fact that residents don’t simply raise their children then leave, but choose to stay in Upper Arlington for a lifetime. That means that our City benefits from having residents of all ages, as well as a school system that has enjoyed steady enrollment.
| Our City | |
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Founded in 1918 (one of the first suburbs of Columbus) |
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9.67 square miles (compact in size and easy to navigate) |
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Council/City Manager Form of Government (combining the leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an appointed manager) |
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Financial Rating: Aa1 from Moody’s Investors Service (a rare designation for municipalities) |
| Households | |
| Total Population: | 33,686 |
| Total Households: | 13,985 |
| Owner-occupied housing units: | 81.3% (compared to 58.8% for Franklin County) |
| Average home value: | $324,200 (compared to $171,000 in central Ohio area) |
| Our People | |
| Median age: | 42.6 (34.5 for Franklin County) |
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Family households with children under 18: |
31.9% |
| Householder 65 yrs. or older: | 12.9% |
| Income | |
| Median household income: | $72,116 ($45,803 for Franklin County) |
| Median family income: | $90,208 ($59,599 for Franklin County) |
| Education | |
| High school diploma only: | 10.5% |
| Some college: | 16.4% |
| Associate's degree: | 3.6% |
| Bachelor's/Graduate/Professional degree: | 67.4% |
