Duncan Falls is a small town of 1,577 in Ohio, with a median household income of $91,875
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Duncan Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Duncan Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Duncan Falls 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: 89.5
Duncan Falls's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Duncan Falls costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Duncan Falls, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$177,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$630
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$91,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Duncan Falls's violent crime rate is 95.1 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
95.1 /100k
Property Crime
832.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Duncan Falls is served primarily by Franklin Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Duncan Falls, OH
National Avg
School District
Franklin Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Duncan Falls sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Duncan Falls's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Duncan Falls roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $177,600 and median rent is $630/month.
Duncan Falls's violent crime rate is 95.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 832.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Duncan Falls are operated by Franklin Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Duncan Falls, OH has a population of 1,577, a median household income of $91,875, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Duncan Falls averages 38.4°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Duncan Falls, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43734.
The population of Duncan Falls, Ohio is 1,577 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Duncan Falls: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $177,600, median household income $91,875, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duncan Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.