Ostrander is a charming village in Scioto County, Ohio with about 700 residents. During the Fourth of July, Ostrander celebrates the city's founding and also hosts a car show. The community is fueled by an active citizenry. There are three churches in the village, as well as a local fire department and civic organization. The city has experienced a recent population boom partly due to the Meadows of Mill Creek development.
The population of Ostrander is divided into three racial and ethnic groups. The majority is White, followed by Two Or More and Black. The income of these groups is based on a set of thresholds. For a family to be considered living in poverty, its income must fall below that threshold. Among the professions held by Ostrander residents, 74.9% are in the service industry. Twenty-seven percent of residents are employed in blue-collar jobs, while 7% hold white-collar positions.
The unemployment rate in Ostrander, OH is 2.1%, and the percentage of 16-year-olds employed in the area is 14.8%. The median household income of the city is $93,750. The top three industries in Ostrander, OH are Manufacturing (101), Retail Trade (73), and Health Care & Social Assistance (54)
The median property value of homes in Ostrander is $235,300, compared to the national average of $240,500. The homeownership rate is 87.3%, which is above the national average of 64.1%. The average commute time for residents of Ostrander, OH is 25.6 minutes. The median car ownership is two cars per household, which is the same as the national average.