Eldorado is a small town of 707 in Ohio, with a median household income of $66,750
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eldorado stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Eldorado is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eldorado 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: 91.3
Eldorado's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eldorado costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eldorado, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,053
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eldorado's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
75.8 /100k
Property Crime
503.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Eldorado, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eldorado sees average highs of 36.2°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Eldorado's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eldorado roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,200 and median rent is $1,053/month.
Eldorado's violent crime rate is 75.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 503.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Eldorado, OH has a population of 707, a median household income of $66,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Eldorado averages 36.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eldorado, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45321.
The population of Eldorado, Ohio is 707 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eldorado: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $111,200, median household income $66,750, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eldorado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
