North Baltimore is a small town of 3,624 in Ohio, with a median household income of $55,379
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Baltimore 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 North Baltimore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Baltimore 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: 90.4
North Baltimore's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Baltimore costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Baltimore, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$832
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,379
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Baltimore's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
50.5 /100k
Property Crime
623.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Baltimore is served primarily by North Baltimore Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Baltimore, OH
National Avg
School District
North Baltimore Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Baltimore sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 84.4°F in July,
with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.0 inches of snow per year.
North Baltimore's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Baltimore roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,200 and median rent is $832/month.
North Baltimore's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 623.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Baltimore are operated by North Baltimore Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Baltimore, OH has a population of 3,624, a median household income of $55,379, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
North Baltimore averages 33.1°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches
with about 23.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Baltimore, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45872.
The population of North Baltimore, Ohio is 3,624 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Baltimore: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $112,200, median household income $55,379, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Baltimore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
