In Putnam, Ohio, the median home price is $264,005, compared with the Ohio median of $251,824; median household income is $84,928; the population is 34,314; schools rate 8.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 57.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Putnam at a glance
Population
34,314
Median Household Income
$84,928
Typical Home Value
$264,005
School District Rating
8.5
Violent Crime Rate
57.6
Avg Commute Time
22.3
About Putnam
Putnam has a population of 34,314. The median home value is $264,005, 5% above the Ohio median. Median household income is $84,928 (19% above the Ohio median). The most populated towns are Ottawa, Pleasant, and Union.
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 Putnam
15 towns, by population.
County rankings in Ohio
Every county in Ohio, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Ohio
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Ohio by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Ohio
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Ohio
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Ohio
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Ohio
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Ohio
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Ohio
- 10Best school ratingsOhio School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Ohio
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Ohio
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Ohio
Putnam at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Putnam?
- Putnam has a population of 34,314 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Putnam?
- The median home value in Putnam is $264,005. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Putnam?
- Median household income in Putnam is $84,928 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Putnam in?
- Putnam is in Ohio.
- How many towns are in Putnam?
- Putnam 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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