The Town FilesPark Layne, Ohio
Community in Clark County · population 4,248 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,400
- Household income
- $82,604
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 40.2
Park Layne is a community of 4,248 people in Clark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $131,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Park Layne 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 Park Layne is worth $131,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $82,604, which is more affordable than 97% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $898 a month. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Park Layne | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $898 | $914 |
| Median household income | $82,604 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Park Layne
| People | Park Layne | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Park Layne
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Park Layne since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 27, 2019 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 176 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 20, 1967.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| 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 Clark County
Clark County had 46,967 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,055 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Park Layne itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Towns near Park Layne
- New Carlisle, OH3.9 mi · 5,559 people · home $131,800
- Huber Heights, OH4.4 mi · 43,439 people · home $177,300
- Fairborn, OH6.3 mi · 34,510 people · home $175,000
- Vandalia, OH8.1 mi · 15,209 people · home $197,000
- Riverside, OH8.6 mi · 24,474 people · home $147,800
- Tipp City, OH9.4 mi · 10,274 people · home $273,500
- Yellow Springs, OH10.0 mi · 3,697 people · home $332,000
- Beavercreek, OH10.8 mi · 46,549 people · home $279,600
Park Layne questions
Is Park Layne, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Park Layne scores better for retirees than 22% of Ohio towns and quieter than 39%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Park Layne?
The median owner-occupied home in Park Layne is valued at $131,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,604, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $898 a month.
What is the weather like in Park Layne?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18.7 inches of snow.
Does Park Layne get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Park Layne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 27, 2019. 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)