In Ottawa, Ohio, the median home price is $277,248, compared with the Ohio median of $251,824; median household income is $76,101; the population is 39,994; schools rate 7.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 50.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Ottawa at a glance
Population
39,994
Median Household Income
$76,101
Typical Home Value
$277,248
School District Rating
7.9
Violent Crime Rate
50.8
Avg Commute Time
24.8
About Ottawa
Ottawa has a population of 39,994. The median home value is $277,248, 10% above the Ohio median. Median household income is $76,101 (7% above the Ohio median). The most populated towns are Port Clinton, Salem, and Danbury.
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 Ottawa
13 towns, by population.
County rankings in Ohio
Every county in Ohio, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Ottawa at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Ottawa?
- Ottawa has a population of 39,994 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Ottawa?
- The median home value in Ottawa is $277,248. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Ottawa?
- Median household income in Ottawa is $76,101 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Ottawa in?
- Ottawa is in Ohio.
- How many towns are in Ottawa?
- Ottawa contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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