Very AffordableVery SafeEastern Local School District
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Beaver is a small town of 463 in Ohio, with a median household income of $38,068
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Beaver stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beaver is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Beaver 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: 88.4
Beaver's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Beaver costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Beaver, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$651
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,068
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Beaver's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.4 /100k
Property Crime
795.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Beaver is served primarily by Eastern Local School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Beaver, OH
National Avg
School District
Eastern Local School District
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Beaver sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.7 inches of snow per year.
Beaver's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Beaver roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,800 and median rent is $651/month.
Beaver's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 795.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Beaver are operated by Eastern Local School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Beaver, OH has a population of 463, a median household income of $38,068, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Beaver averages 37.0°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
with about 20.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Beaver, Ohio is 463 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Beaver: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $134,800, median household income $38,068, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaver side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
