Apartments for rent in Ottawa, OH

Ottawa, Ohio is a small town with a population of just over 4,000. Families with young children are typical, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young professionals are less well-represented. Just 30% of residents rent in Ottawa, as the majority own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $629/month, which is $182/month less than the state average.

Ottawa has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 15% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Ottawa residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the town's population works in transportation, making it the top career path in the town. Ottawa workers bring in an average annual income of around $67K, about $4,000 more than those elsewhere in Ohio. However, Ottawa compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Ottawa has an average commute time of about 21 minutes, quicker than the Ohio average of about 24 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 46% of residents, while public transportation is not used widely. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.