Middleport is a small town of 2,053 in Ohio, with a median household income of $36,343
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Middleport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Middleport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Middleport 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: 84.8
Middleport's overall cost of living index is 84.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Middleport costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Middleport, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$583
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,343
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Middleport's violent crime rate is 186.9 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.9 /100k
Property Crime
420.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Middleport is served primarily by Meigs Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Middleport, OH
National Avg
School District
Meigs Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Middleport sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.9 inches of snow per year.
Middleport's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Middleport roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,900 and median rent is $583/month.
Middleport's violent crime rate is 186.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 420.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Middleport are operated by Meigs Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Middleport, OH has a population of 2,053, a median household income of $36,343, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
Middleport averages 39.5°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 14.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Middleport, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45760.
The population of Middleport, Ohio is 2,053 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Middleport: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $76,900, median household income $36,343, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Middleport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
