Lordstown is a small town of 3,327 in Ohio, with a median household income of $64,116
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lordstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lordstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lordstown 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: 86.0
Lordstown's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lordstown costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lordstown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$147,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$763
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,116
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lordstown's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
180.7 /100k
Property Crime
572.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lordstown is served primarily by Warren City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lordstown, OH
National Avg
School District
Warren City
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lordstown sees average highs of 34.7°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Lordstown's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lordstown roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $147,500 and median rent is $763/month.
Lordstown's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 572.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lordstown are operated by Warren City.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lordstown, OH has a population of 3,327, a median household income of $64,116, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Lordstown averages 34.7°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lordstown, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44481.
The population of Lordstown, Ohio is 3,327 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lordstown: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $147,500, median household income $64,116, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lordstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.