Bainbridge is a small town of 615 in Ohio, with a median household income of $40,625
and a 14.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bainbridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bainbridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bainbridge 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: 87.6
Bainbridge's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bainbridge costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bainbridge, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$756
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bainbridge's violent crime rate is 161.7 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.7 /100k
Property Crime
2349.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bainbridge is served primarily by Paint Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bainbridge, OH
National Avg
School District
Paint Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bainbridge sees average highs of 39.7°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Bainbridge's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bainbridge roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,800 and median rent is $756/month.
Bainbridge's violent crime rate is 161.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2349.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bainbridge are operated by Paint Valley Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bainbridge, OH has a population of 615, a median household income of $40,625, and an unemployment rate of 14.2%.
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.
Bainbridge averages 39.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bainbridge, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45612.
The population of Bainbridge, Ohio is 615 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bainbridge: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,800, median household income $40,625, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bainbridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
