What are the schools like in Huron, OH?

Huron is served primarily by Huron City Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Huron?

The median household income in Huron, OH is $63,525 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Huron, OH?

Huron has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Huron, OH affordable or expensive?

Huron's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Huron is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $191,900 and the median rent is $939 per month.

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

Huron has a violent crime rate of 90.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 272.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Huron, OH a Good Place to Live?

Huron is a small town of 6,882 in Ohio, with a median household income of $63,525 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Huron 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 Huron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Huron 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: 93.1

Huron's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Huron costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Huron, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$191,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$939	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,525	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Huron's violent crime rate is 90.7 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.7 /100k

Property Crime

272.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Huron is served primarily by Huron City Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Huron, OH	National Avg
School District	Huron City Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Huron sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Huron, OH
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Huron, OH	National Avg
Population	6,882	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	28.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Huron

Huron, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44839

Huron vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huron, OH affordable or expensive?

Huron's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Huron roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $191,900 and median rent is $939/month.

What is the crime rate in Huron, OH?

Huron's violent crime rate is 90.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 272.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Huron?

Public schools in Huron are operated by Huron City Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 36.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Huron, OH a good place to live?

Huron, OH has a population of 6,882, a median household income of $63,525, 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.

What is the weather like in Huron?

Huron averages 34.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Huron?

Huron, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44839.

What is the population of Huron?

The population of Huron, Ohio is 6,882 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Huron?

Key numbers for living in Huron: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $191,900, median household income $63,525, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Huron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.