Mineral Ridge is a small town of 3,955 in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,472
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mineral Ridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mineral Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mineral Ridge 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: 86.0
Mineral Ridge's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mineral Ridge costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mineral Ridge, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$652
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,472
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mineral Ridge's violent crime rate is 55.1 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
55.1 /100k
Property Crime
476.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mineral Ridge is served primarily by Weathersfield Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mineral Ridge, OH
National Avg
School District
Weathersfield Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mineral Ridge sees average highs of 34.7°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Mineral Ridge's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mineral Ridge roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,400 and median rent is $652/month.
Mineral Ridge's violent crime rate is 55.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 476.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mineral Ridge are operated by Weathersfield Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mineral Ridge, OH has a population of 3,955, a median household income of $58,472, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Mineral Ridge averages 34.7°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 27.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mineral Ridge, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44440.
The population of Mineral Ridge, Ohio is 3,955 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mineral Ridge: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $138,400, median household income $58,472, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mineral Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
