Chesterland is a small town of 7,317 in Ohio, with a median household income of $95,723
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chesterland stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chesterland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chesterland 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: 93.6
Chesterland's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chesterland costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chesterland, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$271,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$805
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$95,723
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chesterland's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents
— 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
13.9 /100k
Property Crime
118.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chesterland is served primarily by West Geauga Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chesterland, OH
National Avg
School District
West Geauga Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chesterland sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Chesterland's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chesterland roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $271,800 and median rent is $805/month.
Chesterland's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 118.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chesterland are operated by West Geauga Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chesterland, OH has a population of 7,317, a median household income of $95,723, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Chesterland averages 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches
with about 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chesterland, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44026.
The population of Chesterland, Ohio is 7,317 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chesterland: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $271,800, median household income $95,723, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chesterland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.