In Mercer, Ohio, the median home price is $279,764, compared with the Ohio median of $251,824; median household income is $76,782; the population is 42,484; schools rate 8.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 22.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Mercer at a glance
Population
42,484
Median Household Income
$76,782
Typical Home Value
$279,764
School District Rating
8.5
Violent Crime Rate
22.9
Avg Commute Time
18.5
About Mercer
Mercer has a population of 42,484. The median home value is $279,764, 11% above the Ohio median. Median household income is $76,782 (8% above the Ohio median). The most populated towns are Jefferson, Butler, and Granville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Mercer
15 towns, by population.
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Mercer at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Mercer?
- Mercer has a population of 42,484 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Mercer?
- The median home value in Mercer is $279,764. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Mercer?
- Median household income in Mercer is $76,782 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Mercer in?
- Mercer is in Ohio.
- How many towns are in Mercer?
- Mercer contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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