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Dublin is a small city of 48,893 in Ohio, with a median household income of $158,363
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dublin stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Dublin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dublin 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: 94.5
Dublin's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dublin costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dublin, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$478,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,541
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$158,363
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dublin's violent crime rate is 108.6 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.6 /100k
Property Crime
916.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dublin is served primarily by Dublin City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dublin, OH
National Avg
School District
Dublin City
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
74.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dublin sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Dublin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dublin roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $478,400 and median rent is $1,541/month.
Dublin's violent crime rate is 108.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 916.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dublin are operated by Dublin City.
The district has 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 74.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dublin, OH has a population of 48,893, a median household income of $158,363, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Dublin averages 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dublin, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 43016, 43017.
The population of Dublin, Ohio is 48,893 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dublin: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $478,400, median household income $158,363, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dublin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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