Crown City is a small town of 522 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,719
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crown City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crown City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crown City 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: 90.5
Crown City's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crown City costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crown City, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$836
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,719
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crown City's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.1 /100k
Property Crime
786.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crown City is served primarily by Gallia County Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crown City, OH
National Avg
School District
Gallia County Local
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crown City sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Crown City's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crown City roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,100 and median rent is $836/month.
Crown City's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 786.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crown City are operated by Gallia County Local.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crown City, OH has a population of 522, a median household income of $56,719, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Crown City averages 40.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crown City, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45623.
The population of Crown City, Ohio is 522 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crown City: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $138,100, median household income $56,719, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crown City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
