Marengo is a small town of 294 in Ohio, with a median household income of $53,194
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marengo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marengo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marengo 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: 94.5
Marengo's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marengo costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marengo, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$832
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,194
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marengo's violent crime rate is 155.7 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.7 /100k
Property Crime
288.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marengo is served primarily by Highland Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marengo, OH
National Avg
School District
Highland Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marengo sees average highs of 33.5°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Marengo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marengo roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,300 and median rent is $832/month.
Marengo's violent crime rate is 155.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 288.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marengo are operated by Highland Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marengo, OH has a population of 294, a median household income of $53,194, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Marengo averages 33.5°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marengo, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43334.
The population of Marengo, Ohio is 294 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marengo: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $170,300, median household income $53,194, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marengo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
