The Town FilesMarysville, Ohio
City in Union County · population 25,571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $300,800
- Household income
- $92,619
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 36.5
Marysville is a city of 25,571 people in Union County, Ohio. The median home is worth $300,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 93% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 80% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 75% of Ohio towns.
How Marysville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marysville is worth $300,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $92,619, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,223 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marysville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,223 | $914 |
| Median household income | $92,619 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Marysville
| People | Marysville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 20.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Marysville
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marysville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 14, 2024 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 4, 2020.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 34,660 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,039 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Marysville itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Marysville
8 public schools with 5,454 students, about 22.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville High School | 9-12 | 1,097 | 20.3 |
| Bunsold Middle School | 7-8 | 840 | 21.0 |
| Creekview Intermediate Elementary School | 5-6 | 819 | 17.8 |
| Marysville STEM Early College High School | 9-12 | 693 | 28.9 |
| Northwood Elementary | K-4 | 617 | 24.7 |
| Edgewood Elementary School | K-4 | 486 | 23.1 |
| Navin Elementary School | PK-4 | 475 | 25.0 |
| Mill Valley Elementary School | PK-4 | 427 | 23.7 |
Towns near Marysville
- Plain City, OH8.6 mi · 4,065 people · home $368,500
- Dublin, OH12.8 mi · 49,328 people · home $563,500
- Powell, OH14.3 mi · 14,163 people · home $561,500
- Delaware, OH15.0 mi · 41,302 people · home $318,400
- Hilliard, OH16.1 mi · 37,114 people · home $385,100
- West Jefferson, OH18.7 mi · 4,137 people · home $192,100
- Lake Darby, OH18.9 mi · 4,731 people · home $233,200
- Worthington, OH19.1 mi · 14,786 people · home $440,500
Marysville questions
Is Marysville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marysville scores better for retirees than 32% of Ohio towns and quieter than 25%. 10.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Marysville?
The median owner-occupied home in Marysville is valued at $300,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,619, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,223 a month.
What is the weather like in Marysville?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 24.0 inches of snow.
Does Marysville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marysville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 14, 2024. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)