Below Average CostSafer than AverageBarberton City
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Barberton is a small city of 25,167 in Ohio, with a median household income of $49,289
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Barberton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Barberton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Barberton 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: 92.8
Barberton's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Barberton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Barberton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$766
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,289
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Barberton's violent crime rate is 303.6 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
303.6 /100k
Property Crime
2075.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Barberton is served primarily by Barberton City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Barberton, OH
National Avg
School District
Barberton City
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Barberton sees average highs of 36.7°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 32.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Barberton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Barberton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,000 and median rent is $766/month.
Barberton's violent crime rate is 303.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2075.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Barberton are operated by Barberton City.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Barberton, OH has a population of 25,167, a median household income of $49,289, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Barberton averages 36.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.5 inches
with about 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Barberton, Ohio is 25,167 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Barberton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $110,000, median household income $49,289, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barberton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
