What are the schools like in Hiram, OH?

School district data for Hiram is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hiram?

The median household income in Hiram, OH is $90,772 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in Hiram, OH?

Hiram has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 62.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Hiram, OH affordable or expensive?

Hiram's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hiram is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $224,600 and the median rent is $789 per month.

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

Hiram has a violent crime rate of 89.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 960.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hiram, OH a Good Place to Live?

Hiram is a small town of 1,264 in Ohio, with a median household income of $90,772 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Hiram stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hiram is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hiram 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: 92.8

Hiram's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hiram costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hiram, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$224,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$789	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,772	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hiram's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.2 /100k

Property Crime

960.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hiram, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hiram sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 62.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hiram, OH
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	62.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hiram, OH	National Avg
Population	1,264	—
Median Age	20.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	10.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Garrettsville, OH 3 mi Mantua, OH 5 mi Parkman, OH 6 mi Windham, OH 7 mi Aurora, OH 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Hiram

Hiram, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44234

Hiram vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram, OH affordable or expensive?

Hiram's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hiram roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $224,600 and median rent is $789/month.

What is the crime rate in Hiram, OH?

Hiram's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 960.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hiram?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hiram, OH a good place to live?

Hiram, OH has a population of 1,264, a median household income of $90,772, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Hiram?

Hiram averages 32.5°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 62.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hiram?

Hiram, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44234.

What is the population of Hiram?

The population of Hiram, Ohio is 1,264 with a median age of 20.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hiram?

Key numbers for living in Hiram: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $224,600, median household income $90,772, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hiram side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.