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Dillonvale is a small town of 639 in Ohio, with a median household income of $37,292
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dillonvale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dillonvale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dillonvale 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: 88.8
Dillonvale's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dillonvale costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dillonvale, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$764
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,292
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dillonvale's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.9 /100k
Property Crime
972.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dillonvale is served primarily by Buckeye Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dillonvale, OH
National Avg
School District
Buckeye Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dillonvale sees average highs of 37.2°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Dillonvale's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dillonvale roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,100 and median rent is $764/month.
Dillonvale's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 972.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dillonvale are operated by Buckeye Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dillonvale, OH has a population of 639, a median household income of $37,292, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
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.
Dillonvale averages 37.2°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dillonvale, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43917.
The population of Dillonvale, Ohio is 639 with a median age of 57.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dillonvale: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $70,100, median household income $37,292, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dillonvale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
