Marysville

The City of Marysville is the county seat of Union County and has a population of over 16,000. It offers the advantages of a metropolitan area with the charm of a rural community. The community leaders are committed to maintaining its quality of life while controlling growth.

Marysville is home of two of the regions best known companies: Honda of America, and the Scotts Company, producer of lawn care products.

A stroll through downtown Marysville is a delight as you pass the charming examples of Victorian storefronts and residential architecture. Historic and established homes are conveniently located near the uptown area, which has various retail and specialty shops, restaurants.

Marysville is managing its growth in conjunction with Dublin to its east, planning regional parks and a new sophisticated shopping complex. Marysville is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Columbus on US Route 33.

Population

1970 5,744
1980 7,414
1990 10,362
2000 15,942
2002 (estimate) 16,246

Median Household Income

Amount $46,765
Percentage of national average 111.4%

Households, 2000

Total number 5,563
Married households 53.8%
Households with children 35.8%
Single person households 26.5%

Homeownership

2000 64.5%

Housing Type (Percentage of Total Units), 2000

Single-unit 57.6%
Two to four units 14.2%
Five to nine units 10.9%
Ten to more units 5.7%
Mobile home and other 11.5%

Housing Stock By Year of Construction, 2000

1995-March 2000 30.7%
1990-1994 8.0%
1980-1989 11.3%
1970-1979 17.5%
1960-1969 7.4%
1950-1959 8.4%
1940-1949 2.4%
1939 or earlier 14.4%

Approximate Annual Property Tax on $100,000 House

2003 $1,453
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