What are the schools like in Hartville, OH?

Hartville is served primarily by Lake Local. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hartville?

The median household income in Hartville, OH is $63,873 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Hartville, OH?

Hartville has an average high temperature of 35.5°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.2 inches.

Hartville, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hartville, OH affordable or expensive?

Hartville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hartville is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $226,300 and the median rent is $866 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hartville, OH?

Hartville has a violent crime rate of 29.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 911.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hartville, OH a Good Place to Live?

Hartville is a small town of 3,318 in Ohio, with a median household income of $63,873 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Hartville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hartville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hartville 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: 88.5

Hartville's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hartville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hartville, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$226,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$866	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,873	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hartville's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.4 /100k

Property Crime

911.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hartville is served primarily by Lake Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hartville, OH	National Avg
School District	Lake Local	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hartville sees average highs of 35.5°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 47.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hartville, OH
Average High — January	35.5°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	47.2"

Demographics

Metric	Hartville, OH	National Avg
Population	3,318	—
Median Age	49.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Uniontown, OH 4 mi Suffield, OH 4 mi Greentown, OH 4 mi Middlebranch, OH 4 mi Marlboro, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Hartville

Hartville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44632

Hartville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hartville, OH affordable or expensive?

Hartville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hartville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $226,300 and median rent is $866/month.

What is the crime rate in Hartville, OH?

Hartville's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 911.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hartville?

Public schools in Hartville are operated by Lake Local. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hartville, OH a good place to live?

Hartville, OH has a population of 3,318, a median household income of $63,873, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Hartville?

Hartville averages 35.5°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 47.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hartville?

Hartville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44632.

What is the population of Hartville?

The population of Hartville, Ohio is 3,318 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hartville?

Key numbers for living in Hartville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $226,300, median household income $63,873, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hartville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.