Cardington is a small town of 1,925 in Ohio, with a median household income of $52,344
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cardington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cardington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cardington 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
Cardington's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cardington costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cardington, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$126,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,344
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cardington's violent crime rate is 155.7 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.7 /100k
Property Crime
288.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cardington is served primarily by Cardington-Lincoln Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cardington, OH
National Avg
School District
Cardington-Lincoln Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cardington sees average highs of 34.3°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Cardington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cardington roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $126,100 and median rent is $879/month.
Cardington's violent crime rate is 155.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 288.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cardington are operated by Cardington-Lincoln Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 10.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cardington, OH has a population of 1,925, a median household income of $52,344, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
Cardington averages 34.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cardington, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43315.
The population of Cardington, Ohio is 1,925 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cardington: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $126,100, median household income $52,344, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cardington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
