Glouster is a small town of 1,559 in Ohio, with a median household income of $36,905
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glouster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Glouster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glouster 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: 86.6
Glouster's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glouster costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glouster, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$735
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,905
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Glouster's violent crime rate is 71.9 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.9 /100k
Property Crime
973.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glouster is served primarily by Trimble Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glouster, OH
National Avg
School District
Trimble Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glouster sees average highs of 38.0°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Glouster's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glouster roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,100 and median rent is $735/month.
Glouster's violent crime rate is 71.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 973.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glouster are operated by Trimble Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glouster, OH has a population of 1,559, a median household income of $36,905, 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.
Glouster averages 38.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glouster, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45732.
The population of Glouster, Ohio is 1,559 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glouster: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $76,100, median household income $36,905, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glouster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
