How long do people stay in their homes in Ottawa, OH?
17.9% (±6.0 points) of households in Ottawa, OH moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 17.9% (±6.0 points)
- Since before 2000
- 26.0%
When households in Ottawa moved in
| Moved in | Ottawa | Putnam County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 2.6% (±2.4 points) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.3% (±5.5 points) | 10.0% | 18.7% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 28.9% (±6.6 points) | 31.3% | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 27.1% (±6.1 points) | 18.6% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6.2% (±2.8 points) | 15.1% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 19.8% (±6.6 points) | 23.6% | 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 Ottawa, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Putnam County (11.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (22.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Ottawa
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | — | 17.9% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Ottawa Township | 1.4 mi | 13.4% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glandorf | 2.2 mi | 9.3% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant Township (Putnam County) | 4.6 mi | 12.8% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blanchard Township (Putnam County) | 4.8 mi | 6.4% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Gilboa | 5.9 mi | 12.0% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Leipsic | 6.2 mi | 8.4% (±35.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pandora | 6.7 mi | 10.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township (Putnam County) | 6.8 mi | 14.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glandorf, OH (9.3%), Blanchard Township (Putnam County), OH (6.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Grove | 24.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 2 | Belmore | 21.4% (±65.7 points) |
| 3 | Leipsic | 20.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 4 | Miller City | 18.5% (±38.6 points) |
| 5 | Ottawa | 17.9% (±6.0 points) |
| 6 | Monroe Township (Putnam County) | 17.1% (±10.7 points) |
| 7 | Van Buren Township (Putnam County) | 15.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 8 | Fort Jennings | 14.9% (±7.9 points) |
| 9 | Riley Township (Putnam County) | 14.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 10 | Ottawa Township | 13.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 11 | Pleasant Township (Putnam County) | 12.8% (±3.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Putnam 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 Ottawa
How often do people move in Ottawa?
17.9% of households in Ottawa, OH moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Ottawa have?
26.0% of households in Ottawa have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ottawa village, Ohio (place:58982, in state:39).
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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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