De Graff is a small town of 1,519 in Ohio, with a median household income of $80,583
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
De Graff stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether De Graff is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All De Graff 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: 91.7
De Graff's overall cost of living index is 91.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in De Graff costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
De Graff, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$912
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
De Graff's violent crime rate is 78.8 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
78.8 /100k
Property Crime
497.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
De Graff is served primarily by Riverside Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
De Graff, OH
National Avg
School District
Riverside Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
De Graff sees average highs of 33.5°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
De Graff's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes De Graff roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,500 and median rent is $912/month.
De Graff's violent crime rate is 78.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in De Graff are operated by Riverside Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
De Graff, OH has a population of 1,519, a median household income of $80,583, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
De Graff averages 33.5°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
De Graff, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43318.
The population of De Graff, Ohio is 1,519 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in De Graff: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $150,500, median household income $80,583, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare De Graff side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
