Morrow is a small town of 2,338 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,500
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Morrow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Morrow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Morrow 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: 94.1
Morrow's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Morrow costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Morrow, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$214,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$909
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Morrow's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.2 /100k
Property Crime
712.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Morrow is served primarily by Little Miami Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Morrow, OH
National Avg
School District
Little Miami Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Morrow sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Morrow's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Morrow roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $214,900 and median rent is $909/month.
Morrow's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Morrow are operated by Little Miami Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Morrow, OH has a population of 2,338, a median household income of $67,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Morrow averages 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches
with about 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Morrow, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45152.
The population of Morrow, Ohio is 2,338 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Morrow: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $214,900, median household income $67,500, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Morrow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
