Jamestown is a small town of 2,211 in Ohio, with a median household income of $57,333
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jamestown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jamestown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jamestown 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: 92.3
Jamestown's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jamestown costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jamestown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$754
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jamestown's violent crime rate is 145.0 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.0 /100k
Property Crime
1267.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jamestown is served primarily by Greeneview Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jamestown, OH
National Avg
School District
Greeneview Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jamestown sees average highs of 37.6°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Jamestown's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jamestown roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,800 and median rent is $754/month.
Jamestown's violent crime rate is 145.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1267.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jamestown are operated by Greeneview Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jamestown, OH has a population of 2,211, a median household income of $57,333, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
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.
Jamestown averages 37.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Jamestown, Ohio is 2,211 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jamestown: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $136,800, median household income $57,333, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jamestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
