Blanchester is a small town of 4,640 in Ohio, with a median household income of $43,611
and a 12.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blanchester stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Blanchester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blanchester 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: 89.9
Blanchester's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blanchester costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blanchester, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$132,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$791
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Blanchester's violent crime rate is 71.1 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.1 /100k
Property Crime
758.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blanchester is served primarily by Blanchester Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blanchester, OH
National Avg
School District
Blanchester Local
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blanchester sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.6 inches of snow per year.
Blanchester's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blanchester roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $132,400 and median rent is $791/month.
Blanchester's violent crime rate is 71.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 758.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blanchester are operated by Blanchester Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blanchester, OH has a population of 4,640, a median household income of $43,611, and an unemployment rate of 12.2%.
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.
Blanchester averages 36.8°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 26.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blanchester, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45107.
The population of Blanchester, Ohio is 4,640 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blanchester: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $132,400, median household income $43,611, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blanchester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
