North Olmsted, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
North Olmsted, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,891 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2732.2 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.12% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.0 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,521 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in North Olmsted grew by 0.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 31,891 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in North Olmsted is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.6% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,763 18.1% -2.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,202 19.4% -1.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,215 22.6% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,612 20.7% +2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.7% of the people living in North Olmsted and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 50.3% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
North Olmsted has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,003 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.08% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in North Olmsted is about 17% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $337,163 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,140 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.9% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in North Olmsted is about 24.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,140 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in North Olmsted spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.8 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.7 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,640 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,797 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,823 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in North Olmsted is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
North Olmsted has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
North Olmsted has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | North Olmsted | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.7% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
North Olmsted, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Olmsted, OH compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Olmsted, OH | 31,891 | $84,003 #2/2 | $337,163 #2/2 | 21.8 min #1/2 |
| Westlake, OH | 34,104 | $111,096 | $381,914 | 22.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Olmsted, Ohio.
How many people live in North Olmsted, Ohio?
About 31,891 people live in North Olmsted, Ohio, in 13,521 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 43.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is North Olmsted, Ohio mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, North Olmsted, Ohio has 2,732 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 32 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is North Olmsted, Ohio an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.0 times the median household income ($337,163 against $84,003), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,140 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in North Olmsted, Ohio?
Unemployment in North Olmsted, Ohio is only 3.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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