Leetonia is a small town of 2,075 in Ohio, with a median household income of $59,688
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leetonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Leetonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leetonia 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: 88.0
Leetonia's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leetonia costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leetonia, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$791
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Leetonia's violent crime rate is 76.6 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.6 /100k
Property Crime
445.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leetonia is served primarily by Leetonia Exempted Village School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leetonia, OH
National Avg
School District
Leetonia Exempted Village School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leetonia sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Leetonia's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leetonia roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,200 and median rent is $791/month.
Leetonia's violent crime rate is 76.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 445.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leetonia are operated by Leetonia Exempted Village School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leetonia, OH has a population of 2,075, a median household income of $59,688, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
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.
Leetonia averages 34.0°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leetonia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44431.
The population of Leetonia, Ohio is 2,075 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leetonia: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $91,200, median household income $59,688, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leetonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
