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Conneaut is a small city of 12,372 in Ohio, with a median household income of $55,708
and a 12.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Conneaut stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Conneaut is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Conneaut 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: 88.5
Conneaut's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Conneaut costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Conneaut, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Conneaut's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
89.5 /100k
Property Crime
698.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Conneaut is served primarily by Conneaut Area City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Conneaut, OH
National Avg
School District
Conneaut Area City
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Conneaut sees average highs of 32.2°F in January
and 80.0°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 111.0 inches of snow per year.
Conneaut's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Conneaut roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,300 and median rent is $738/month.
Conneaut's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 698.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Conneaut are operated by Conneaut Area City.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Conneaut, OH has a population of 12,372, a median household income of $55,708, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%.
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.
Conneaut averages 32.2°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 111.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Conneaut, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44030.
The population of Conneaut, Ohio is 12,372 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Conneaut: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $112,300, median household income $55,708, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Conneaut side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
