Apple Creek is a small town of 1,089 in Ohio, with a median household income of $62,353
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Apple Creek 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 Apple Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Apple Creek 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: 91.7
Apple Creek's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Apple Creek costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Apple Creek, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$890
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,353
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Apple Creek's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.7 /100k
Property Crime
977.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Apple Creek is served primarily by Waynedale Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Apple Creek, OH
National Avg
School District
Waynedale Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Apple Creek sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Apple Creek's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Apple Creek roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,100 and median rent is $890/month.
Apple Creek's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 977.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Apple Creek are operated by Waynedale Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Apple Creek, OH has a population of 1,089, a median household income of $62,353, 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.
Apple Creek averages 34.5°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Apple Creek, Ohio is 1,089 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Apple Creek: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $157,100, median household income $62,353, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Apple Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
