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Powell, OH
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Living in Powell



Powell is a somewhat small city located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 14,390 people and six associated neighborhoods, Powell is the 124th largest community in Ohio. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Powell, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Powell, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Powell’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Powell does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $182,736.00.

Powell home prices are not only among the most expensive in Ohio, but Powell real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Powell has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 23.24% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Powell is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.

Powell is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Powell’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

As is often the case in a small city, Powell doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Powell. 75.01% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Powell in 2022 was $77,415, which is wealthy relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $309,660 for a family of four.

Powell is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Powell home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Powell residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Powell include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Powell is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Chinese.