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Middlefield is a small town of 2,754 in Ohio, with a median household income of $62,392
and a 10.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Middlefield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Middlefield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Middlefield 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: 91.4
Middlefield's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middlefield costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Middlefield, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$186,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$778
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,392
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Middlefield's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents
— 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
13.9 /100k
Property Crime
118.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middlefield is served primarily by Cardinal Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middlefield, OH
National Avg
School District
Cardinal Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middlefield sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Middlefield's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Middlefield roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $186,500 and median rent is $778/month.
Middlefield's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 118.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middlefield are operated by Cardinal Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middlefield, OH has a population of 2,754, a median household income of $62,392, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%.
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.
Middlefield averages 32.5°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Middlefield, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44062.
The population of Middlefield, Ohio is 2,754 with a median age of 48.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middlefield: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $186,500, median household income $62,392, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middlefield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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