Canal Winchester Authority

Canal Winchester is a high-income, family-oriented town of 10,170 with home prices 1.6× the Ohio median.

Canal Winchester, Ohio

Canal Winchester is a Ohio town in Fairfield County, Ohio, home to 10,170 residents. Median household income reaches $131,209, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Ohio.

Definition and scope

Canal Winchester sits within Fairfield County, Ohio, one of Ohio's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 15 and is part of the Columbus, OH metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Canal Winchester has approximately 10,170 residents. The median age is 42.7 years. Roughly 86% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $336,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 80.2%
• Black or African American: 11.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
• Asian: 0.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Canal Winchester is $131,209. Poverty rate stands at 4.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.2%. Educational attainment: 45.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Canal Winchester:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Canal Winchester is Anderson Airport. Federal court business routes through Franklin County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at South Shore-South Portsmouth, Kentucky.

Geography and climate

Canal Winchester sits at an elevation of 758 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6b.

References

• Ohio State Authority — state-level reference for Ohio.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.