The Town FilesOstrander, Ohio
Village in Delaware County · population 1,094 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $485,600
- Household income
- $159,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.6
Ostrander is a village of 1,094 people in Delaware County, Ohio. The median home is worth $485,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 97% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 87% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Ostrander 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 Ostrander is worth $485,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $159,375, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,000 a month. 96.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ostrander | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $485,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $914 |
| Median household income | $159,375 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 96.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ostrander
| People | Ostrander | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 26.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Ostrander
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
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ostrander since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 14, 2024 about 2.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 44 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 14, 2014.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 15 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 Delaware County
Delaware County had 98,182 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,243 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Ostrander itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Ostrander
1 public school with 660 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Valley West Elementary School | PK-5 | 660 | 18.9 |
Towns near Ostrander
- Delaware, OH7.1 mi · 41,302 people · home $318,400
- Marysville, OH8.1 mi · 25,571 people · home $300,800
- Shawnee Hills, OH8.4 mi · 835 people · home $460,500
- New California, OH8.6 mi · 2,225 people · home $464,500
- Powell, OH9.7 mi · 14,163 people · home $561,500
- Dublin, OH11.2 mi · 49,328 people · home $563,500
- Plain City, OH11.8 mi · 4,065 people · home $368,500
- Richwood, OH11.9 mi · 2,222 people · home $180,300
Ostrander questions
Is Ostrander, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ostrander scores better for retirees than 42% of Ohio towns and quieter than 66%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Ostrander?
The median owner-occupied home in Ostrander is valued at $485,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $159,375, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,000 a month.
What is the weather like in Ostrander?
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 Ostrander get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ostrander 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)