Gambier is a small town of 2,000 in Ohio, with a median household income of $90,625
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gambier stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gambier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gambier 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: 93.2
Gambier's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gambier costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gambier, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$275,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$761
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$90,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gambier's violent crime rate is 35.3 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.3 /100k
Property Crime
393.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gambier is served primarily by Mount Vernon City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gambier, OH
National Avg
School District
Mount Vernon City
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
80.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gambier sees average highs of 34.3°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.6 inches of snow per year.
Gambier's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gambier roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $275,000 and median rent is $761/month.
Gambier's violent crime rate is 35.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gambier are operated by Mount Vernon City.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 80.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gambier, OH has a population of 2,000, a median household income of $90,625, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Gambier averages 34.3°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 41.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gambier, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43022.
The population of Gambier, Ohio is 2,000 with a median age of 20.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gambier: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $275,000, median household income $90,625, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gambier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
