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East Liverpool is a small town of 9,969 in Ohio, with a median household income of $34,560
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Liverpool stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Liverpool is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Liverpool 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: 84.9
East Liverpool's overall cost of living index is 84.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Liverpool costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Liverpool, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$64,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,560
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Liverpool's violent crime rate is 249.2 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
249.2 /100k
Property Crime
892.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Liverpool is served primarily by East Liverpool City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Liverpool, OH
National Avg
School District
East Liverpool City
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Liverpool sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
East Liverpool's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Liverpool roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $64,600 and median rent is $663/month.
East Liverpool's violent crime rate is 249.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 892.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Liverpool are operated by East Liverpool City.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Liverpool, OH has a population of 9,969, a median household income of $34,560, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
East Liverpool averages 36.8°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of East Liverpool, Ohio is 9,969 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Liverpool: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $64,600, median household income $34,560, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Liverpool side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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