Lockland is a small town of 3,497 in Ohio, with a median household income of $44,770
and a 7.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lockland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lockland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lockland 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
Lockland's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lockland costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lockland, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$724
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,770
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Lockland's violent crime rate is 1131.1 per 100,000 residents
— 198% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1131.1 /100k
Property Crime
2204.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lockland is served primarily by Lockland Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lockland, OH
National Avg
School District
Lockland Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lockland sees average highs of 40.6°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Lockland's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lockland roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,100 and median rent is $724/month.
Lockland's violent crime rate is 1131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2204.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lockland are operated by Lockland Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lockland, OH has a population of 3,497, a median household income of $44,770, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%.
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.
Lockland averages 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches
with about 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lockland, Ohio is 3,497 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lockland: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $106,100, median household income $44,770, crime index 221 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lockland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
