What are the schools like in Alger, OH?

School district data for Alger is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Alger?

The median household income in Alger, OH is $35,398 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Alger, OH?

Alger has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.8 inches.

Alger, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alger, OH affordable or expensive?

Alger's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alger is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,300 and the median rent is $563 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alger, OH?

Alger has a violent crime rate of 89.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 465.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alger, OH a Good Place to Live?

Alger is a small town of 784 in Ohio, with a median household income of $35,398 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Alger stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Alger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alger city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.1

Alger's overall cost of living index is 83.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alger costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alger, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,398	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alger's violent crime rate is 89.3 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.3 /100k

Property Crime

465.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Alger, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alger sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 25.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alger, OH
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	25.8"

Demographics

Metric	Alger, OH	National Avg
Population	784	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McGuffey, OH 3 mi Harrod, OH 4 mi Ada, OH 4 mi Lafayette, OH 6 mi Westminster, OH 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Alger

Alger, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45812

Alger vs Other Cities

Alger, OH vs McGuffey, OH Alger, OH vs Harrod, OH Alger, OH vs Ada, OH Alger, OH vs Lafayette, OH Alger, OH vs Westminster, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alger, OH affordable or expensive?

Alger's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alger roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,300 and median rent is $563/month.

What is the crime rate in Alger, OH?

Alger's violent crime rate is 89.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 465.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alger?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Alger, OH a good place to live?

Alger, OH has a population of 784, a median household income of $35,398, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alger?

Alger averages 34.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 25.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alger?

Alger, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45812.

What is the population of Alger?

The population of Alger, Ohio is 784 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alger?

Key numbers for living in Alger: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $58,300, median household income $35,398, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.