Northgate is a small town of 6,347 in Ohio, with a median household income of $69,099
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Northgate stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Northgate is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Northgate 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
Northgate's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Northgate costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Northgate, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$890
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,099
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Northgate'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
Northgate is served primarily by Northwest Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Northgate, OH
National Avg
School District
Northwest Local
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Northgate sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Northgate's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Northgate roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,400 and median rent is $890/month.
Northgate'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.
Public schools in Northgate are operated by Northwest Local.
The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Northgate, OH has a population of 6,347, a median household income of $69,099, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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.
Northgate averages 38.2°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches
with about 16.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Northgate, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45251.
The population of Northgate, Ohio is 6,347 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Northgate: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $162,400, median household income $69,099, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northgate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
