How long do people stay in their homes in Bluffton, OH?
18.1% (±6.9 points) of households in Bluffton, OH moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.3% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 18.1% (±6.9 points)
- Since before 2000
- 14.3%
When households in Bluffton moved in
| Moved in | Bluffton | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 2.6% (±2.4 points) | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.5% (±6.5 points) | 17.4% | 18.7% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 49.6% (±8.6 points) | 39.2% | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 18.1% (±6.1 points) | 16.0% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.5% (±5.9 points) | 10.8% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 4.8% (±3.1 points) | 12.9% | 11.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Bluffton, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Allen County (21.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (22.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Bluffton
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | — | 18.1% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Richland Township (Allen County) | 3.0 mi | 15.3% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Hancock County) | 3.9 mi | 22.5% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Cory | 4.5 mi | 11.3% (±31.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pandora | 5.0 mi | 10.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township (Putnam County) | 5.2 mi | 14.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Hancock County) | 5.3 mi | 10.3% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaverdam | 6.1 mi | 19.2% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rawson | 7.0 mi | 21.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Amanda Township (Allen County) | 23.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 | Delphos | 23.6% (±5.7 points) |
| 6 | Perry Township (Allen County) | 22.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 7 | Lafayette | 21.6% (±29.4 points) |
| 8 | Marion Township (Allen County) | 21.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 9 | Beaverdam | 19.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 10 | Bluffton | 18.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Harrod | 15.4% (±11.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Richland Township (Allen County) | 15.3% (±4.3 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Shawnee Township | 15.3% (±3.5 points) |
| 14 | Fort Shawnee | 14.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 15 | Bath Township (Allen County) | 12.7% (±3.7 points) |
| 16 | Elida | 11.8% (±4.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Allen County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bluffton
How often do people move in Bluffton?
18.1% of households in Bluffton, OH moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Bluffton have?
14.3% of households in Bluffton have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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