What are the schools like in Bailey Lakes, OH?

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

What is the median household income in Bailey Lakes?

The median household income in Bailey Lakes, OH is $80,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Bailey Lakes, OH?

Bailey Lakes has an average high temperature of 34.1°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Bailey Lakes, OH affordable or expensive?

Bailey Lakes's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bailey Lakes is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,800 and the median rent is $885 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bailey Lakes, OH?

Bailey Lakes has a violent crime rate of 134.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 635.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bailey Lakes, OH a Good Place to Live?

Bailey Lakes is a small town of 331 in Ohio, with a median household income of $80,750 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Bailey Lakes 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 Bailey Lakes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bailey Lakes 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: 90.4

Bailey Lakes's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bailey Lakes costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bailey Lakes, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$885	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bailey Lakes's violent crime rate is 134.6 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

134.6 /100k

Property Crime

635.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bailey Lakes, 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	24.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bailey Lakes sees average highs of 34.1°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 49.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bailey Lakes, OH
Average High — January	34.1°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	49.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bailey Lakes, OH	National Avg
Population	331	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Savannah, OH 1 mi Nankin, OH 4 mi Ashland, OH 6 mi Polk, OH 8 mi Cinnamon Lake, OH 9 mi

Bailey Lakes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailey Lakes, OH affordable or expensive?

Bailey Lakes's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bailey Lakes roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,800 and median rent is $885/month.

What is the crime rate in Bailey Lakes, OH?

Bailey Lakes's violent crime rate is 134.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 635.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bailey Lakes?

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

Is Bailey Lakes, OH a good place to live?

Bailey Lakes, OH has a population of 331, a median household income of $80,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Bailey Lakes?

Bailey Lakes averages 34.1°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 49.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bailey Lakes?

The population of Bailey Lakes, Ohio is 331 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bailey Lakes?

Key numbers for living in Bailey Lakes: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $122,800, median household income $80,750, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bailey Lakes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.