Saint John the Baptist Church (Maria Stein, Ohio) - interior, nave viewed from choir loft · Nheyob / CC BY-SA 3.0Saint John the Baptist (Maria Stein, Ohio) - view from Shrine park · Nheyob / CC BY-SA 4.0
Maria Stein is a small town of 1,112 in Ohio, with a median household income of $101,581
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Maria Stein stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Maria Stein is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Maria Stein 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: 93.4
Maria Stein's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Maria Stein costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Maria Stein, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$340,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$687
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$101,581
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Maria Stein's violent crime rate is 17.0 per 100,000 residents
— 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
17.0 /100k
Property Crime
332.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Maria Stein is served primarily by Marion Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Maria Stein, OH
National Avg
School District
Marion Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Maria Stein sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Maria Stein's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Maria Stein roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $340,100 and median rent is $687/month.
Maria Stein's violent crime rate is 17.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 332.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Maria Stein are operated by Marion Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 37.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Maria Stein, OH has a population of 1,112, a median household income of $101,581, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Maria Stein averages 33.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Maria Stein, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45860.
The population of Maria Stein, Ohio is 1,112 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Maria Stein: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $340,100, median household income $101,581, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maria Stein side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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