What are the schools like in Landen, OH?

Landen is served primarily by Little Miami Local. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Landen?

The median household income in Landen, OH is $104,245 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

What is the weather like in Landen, OH?

Landen has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Landen, OH affordable or expensive?

Landen's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Landen is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $260,000 and the median rent is $1,409 per month.

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

Landen has a violent crime rate of 48.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 712.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Landen, OH a Good Place to Live?

Landen is a small town of 8,149 in Ohio, with a median household income of $104,245 and a 0.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Landen stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Landen 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: 94.1

Landen's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Landen costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Landen, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$260,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,409	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,245	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Landen's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.2 /100k

Property Crime

712.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Landen is served primarily by Little Miami Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Landen, OH	National Avg
School District	Little Miami Local	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Landen sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Landen, OH
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.4"

Demographics

Metric	Landen, OH	National Avg
Population	8,149	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Loveland Park, OH 2 mi Mason, OH 3 mi Kings Mills, OH 3 mi Loveland, OH 3 mi Sixteen Mile Stand, OH 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Landen

Landen, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45039

Landen vs Other Cities

Landen, OH vs Loveland Park, OH Landen, OH vs Mason, OH Landen, OH vs Kings Mills, OH Landen, OH vs Loveland, OH Landen, OH vs Sixteen Mile Stand, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Landen, OH affordable or expensive?

Landen's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Landen roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $260,000 and median rent is $1,409/month.

What is the crime rate in Landen, OH?

Landen's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Landen?

Public schools in Landen are operated by Little Miami Local. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 59.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Landen, OH a good place to live?

Landen, OH has a population of 8,149, a median household income of $104,245, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%. 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 Landen?

Landen averages 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 14.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Landen?

Landen, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45039.

What is the population of Landen?

The population of Landen, Ohio is 8,149 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Landen?

Key numbers for living in Landen: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $260,000, median household income $104,245, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Landen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.