Coshocton is a small city of 11,054 in Ohio, with a median household income of $47,184
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Coshocton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Coshocton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Coshocton 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: 87.9
Coshocton's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Coshocton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Coshocton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$696
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,184
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Coshocton's violent crime rate is 144.8 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
144.8 /100k
Property Crime
1000.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Coshocton is served primarily by Coshocton City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Coshocton, OH
National Avg
School District
Coshocton City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Coshocton sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Coshocton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Coshocton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,400 and median rent is $696/month.
Coshocton's violent crime rate is 144.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1000.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Coshocton are operated by Coshocton City.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Coshocton, OH has a population of 11,054, a median household income of $47,184, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
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.
Coshocton averages 36.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Coshocton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43812.
The population of Coshocton, Ohio is 11,054 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Coshocton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $108,400, median household income $47,184, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coshocton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
