B+

Anna, OH

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Affordability Score: 75/100

Population: 4,280 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Anna, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,280 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (75/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $91,602, median home value of $242,300, median rent of $1,107 per month, and 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,033 per month (studio $720, 1BR $787, 3BR $1,384, 4BR $1,448). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $9,025 per year, consuming 10% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Anna, OH include income, housing, commute, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 4.6% and poverty 4.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$91,602
Median household income
Education D
25.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.6x
Home value $242,300 vs income
Commute B+
20 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,033/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B+
$9,025/yr
Center-based infant care (10% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$91,602
▲ 48% vs national
Per Capita Income
$38,903
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$242,300
▼ 12% vs national
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
Owner Occupied
84.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,033/mo
▼ 14% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$720
1BR
$787
2BR
$1,033
3BR
$1,384
4BR
$1,448

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
70.9%
Median Age
32.3
Avg. Commute
20 min
▼ 6 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$9,025/yr
10% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,320/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,384/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,200/yr

What This Means

Anna, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (75/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,280. This area performs well in income and housing and commute and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Anna, OH affordable?
Anna, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (75/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $91,602. Median home value is $242,300.
What is the cost of living in Anna?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,107/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,033/mo. Infant childcare $9,025/yr. Median home value $242,300.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →