Crestline is a small town of 4,490 in Ohio, with a median household income of $49,471
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crestline stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crestline is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crestline 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: 86.1
Crestline's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crestline costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crestline, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$614
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,471
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crestline's violent crime rate is 135.2 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.2 /100k
Property Crime
112.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crestline is served primarily by Colonel Crawford Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crestline, OH
National Avg
School District
Colonel Crawford Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crestline sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.9 inches of snow per year.
Crestline's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crestline roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,000 and median rent is $614/month.
Crestline's violent crime rate is 135.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 112.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crestline are operated by Colonel Crawford Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crestline, OH has a population of 4,490, a median household income of $49,471, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
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.
Crestline averages 33.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 25.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crestline, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44827.
The population of Crestline, Ohio is 4,490 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crestline: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $92,000, median household income $49,471, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crestline side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
