Holgate is a small town of 1,044 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,125
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Holgate 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 Holgate is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Holgate 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: 87.9
Holgate's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Holgate costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Holgate, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$752
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Holgate's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
129.6 /100k
Property Crime
1077.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Holgate is served primarily by Holgate Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Holgate, OH
National Avg
School District
Holgate Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Holgate sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 84.7°F in July,
with 36.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Holgate's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Holgate roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,800 and median rent is $752/month.
Holgate's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1077.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Holgate are operated by Holgate Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Holgate, OH has a population of 1,044, a median household income of $48,125, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Holgate averages 33.1°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.6 inches
with about 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Holgate, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43527.
The population of Holgate, Ohio is 1,044 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Holgate: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $95,800, median household income $48,125, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holgate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
