Canal Winchester is a small town of 9,357 in Ohio, with a median household income of $111,119
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Canal Winchester stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Canal Winchester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Canal Winchester 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: 94.5
Canal Winchester's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Canal Winchester costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Canal Winchester, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$271,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,525
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$111,119
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Canal Winchester's violent crime rate is 372.0 per 100,000 residents
— 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
372.0 /100k
Property Crime
2388.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Canal Winchester is served primarily by Canal Winchester Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Canal Winchester, OH
National Avg
School District
Canal Winchester Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Canal Winchester sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.2 inches of snow per year.
Canal Winchester's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Canal Winchester roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $271,900 and median rent is $1,525/month.
Canal Winchester's violent crime rate is 372.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2388.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Canal Winchester are operated by Canal Winchester Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 42.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Canal Winchester, OH has a population of 9,357, a median household income of $111,119, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Canal Winchester averages 37.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 28.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Canal Winchester, Ohio is 9,357 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Canal Winchester: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $271,900, median household income $111,119, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canal Winchester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
