Chauncey is a small town of 874 in Ohio, with a median household income of $33,803
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chauncey 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 Chauncey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chauncey 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: 86.9
Chauncey's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chauncey costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chauncey, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$65,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$839
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,803
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chauncey's violent crime rate is 71.9 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.9 /100k
Property Crime
973.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chauncey is served primarily by Athens City School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chauncey, OH
National Avg
School District
Athens City School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chauncey sees average highs of 38.0°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Chauncey's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chauncey roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $65,800 and median rent is $839/month.
Chauncey's violent crime rate is 71.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 973.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chauncey are operated by Athens City School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 9.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chauncey, OH has a population of 874, a median household income of $33,803, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Chauncey averages 38.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches
with about 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chauncey, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45719.
The population of Chauncey, Ohio is 874 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chauncey: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $65,800, median household income $33,803, 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 Chauncey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
