What are the schools like in Celina, OH?

Celina is served primarily by Celina City. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Celina?

The median household income in Celina, OH is $60,060 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Celina, OH?

Celina has an average high temperature of 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Celina, OH affordable or expensive?

Celina's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Celina is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,000 and the median rent is $801 per month.

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

Celina has a violent crime rate of 46.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 975.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Celina, OH a Good Place to Live?

Celina is a small city of 10,974 in Ohio, with a median household income of $60,060 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Celina stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Celina is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Celina 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: 90.7

Celina's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Celina costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Celina, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$801	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,060	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Celina's violent crime rate is 46.0 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.0 /100k

Property Crime

975.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Celina is served primarily by Celina City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Celina, OH	National Avg
School District	Celina City	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Celina sees average highs of 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Celina, OH
Average High — January	33.7°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Celina, OH	National Avg
Population	10,974	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Montezuma, OH 5 mi Coldwater, OH 6 mi Mendon, OH 8 mi St. Marys, OH 9 mi Chickasaw, OH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Celina

Celina, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45822

Celina vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celina, OH affordable or expensive?

Celina's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Celina roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $152,000 and median rent is $801/month.

What is the crime rate in Celina, OH?

Celina's violent crime rate is 46.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 975.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Celina?

Public schools in Celina are operated by Celina City. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Celina, OH a good place to live?

Celina, OH has a population of 10,974, a median household income of $60,060, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Celina?

Celina averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 28.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Celina?

Celina, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45822.

What is the population of Celina?

The population of Celina, Ohio is 10,974 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Celina?

Key numbers for living in Celina: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $152,000, median household income $60,060, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Celina side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.