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North Olmsted is a small city of 32,244 in Ohio, with a median household income of $81,768
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Olmsted stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Olmsted is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Olmsted 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: 93.9
North Olmsted's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Olmsted costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Olmsted, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$191,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,046
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,768
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Olmsted's violent crime rate is 63.4 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
63.4 /100k
Property Crime
999.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Olmsted is served primarily by North Olmsted City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Olmsted, OH
National Avg
School District
North Olmsted City
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Olmsted sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 63.8 inches of snow per year.
North Olmsted's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Olmsted roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $191,400 and median rent is $1,046/month.
North Olmsted's violent crime rate is 63.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 999.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Olmsted are operated by North Olmsted City.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Olmsted, OH has a population of 32,244, a median household income of $81,768, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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 Olmsted averages 35.8°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 63.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Olmsted, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44070.
The population of North Olmsted, Ohio is 32,244 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Olmsted: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $191,400, median household income $81,768, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Olmsted side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
