What are the schools like in Bolindale, OH?

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

What is the median household income in Bolindale?

The median household income in Bolindale, OH is $56,653 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Bolindale, OH?

Bolindale has an average high temperature of 34.7°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Bolindale, OH affordable or expensive?

Bolindale's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bolindale is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,700 and the median rent is $826 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bolindale, OH?

Bolindale has a violent crime rate of 55.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 476.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bolindale, OH a Good Place to Live?

Bolindale is a small town of 2,008 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,653 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

All Bolindale 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: 86.0

Bolindale's overall cost of living index is 86.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bolindale costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bolindale, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$826	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,653	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bolindale's violent crime rate is 55.1 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

55.1 /100k

Property Crime

476.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bolindale, 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	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bolindale sees average highs of 34.7°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bolindale, OH
Average High — January	34.7°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.8"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bolindale, OH	National Avg
Population	2,008	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Niles, OH 2 mi Warren, OH 3 mi Howland Center, OH 3 mi McKinley Heights, OH 3 mi Hilltop, OH 4 mi

Bolindale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolindale, OH affordable or expensive?

Bolindale's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bolindale roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,700 and median rent is $826/month.

What is the crime rate in Bolindale, OH?

Bolindale's violent crime rate is 55.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 476.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bolindale?

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

Is Bolindale, OH a good place to live?

Bolindale, OH has a population of 2,008, a median household income of $56,653, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Bolindale?

Bolindale averages 34.7°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bolindale?

The population of Bolindale, Ohio is 2,008 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bolindale?

Key numbers for living in Bolindale: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $91,700, median household income $56,653, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bolindale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.