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Marysville is a small city of 25,806 in Ohio, with a median household income of $89,104
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marysville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marysville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marysville 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
Marysville's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marysville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marysville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$249,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$89,104
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marysville's violent crime rate is 98.7 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
98.7 /100k
Property Crime
1081.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marysville is served primarily by Marysville Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marysville, OH
National Avg
School District
Marysville Exempted Village
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Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marysville sees average highs of 35.0°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Marysville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marysville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $249,900 and median rent is $1,125/month.
Marysville's violent crime rate is 98.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1081.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marysville are operated by Marysville Exempted Village.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1. 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marysville, OH has a population of 25,806, a median household income of $89,104, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Marysville averages 35.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marysville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43040.
The population of Marysville, Ohio is 25,806 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marysville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $249,900, median household income $89,104, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marysville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
