What are the schools like in North Bend, OH?

School district data for North Bend is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Bend?

The median household income in North Bend, OH is $95,757 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in North Bend, OH?

North Bend has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.4 inches.

North Bend, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is North Bend, OH affordable or expensive?

North Bend's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Bend is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $353,500 and the median rent is $963 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Bend, OH?

North Bend has a violent crime rate of 413.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2160.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Bend, OH a Good Place to Live?

North Bend is a small town of 1,006 in Ohio, with a median household income of $95,757 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: North Bend stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Bend is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Bend 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

North Bend's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Bend costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	North Bend, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$353,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$963	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,757	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

North Bend's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

413.5 /100k

Property Crime

2160.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	North Bend, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Bend sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 11.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Bend, OH
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	11.4"

Demographics

Metric	North Bend, OH	National Avg
Population	1,006	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	31.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cleves, OH 1 mi Addyston, OH 1 mi Miami Heights, OH 2 mi Shawnee, OH 2 mi Hooven, OH 3 mi

North Bend vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Bend, OH affordable or expensive?

North Bend's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes North Bend roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $353,500 and median rent is $963/month.

What is the crime rate in North Bend, OH?

North Bend's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2160.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Bend?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Bend, OH a good place to live?

North Bend, OH has a population of 1,006, a median household income of $95,757, 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.

What is the weather like in North Bend?

North Bend averages 39.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 11.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Bend?

The population of North Bend, Ohio is 1,006 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Bend?

Key numbers for living in North Bend: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $353,500, median household income $95,757, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Bend side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.