Ohio City is a small town of 737 in Ohio, with a median household income of $55,543
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ohio City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ohio City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ohio City 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: 88.4
Ohio City's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ohio City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ohio City, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,543
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ohio City's violent crime rate is 176.8 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.8 /100k
Property Crime
1531.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Ohio City, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ohio City sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.1 inches of snow per year.
Ohio City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ohio City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,500 and median rent is $840/month.
Ohio City's violent crime rate is 176.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Ohio City, OH has a population of 737, a median household income of $55,543, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Ohio City averages 32.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches
with about 17.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ohio City, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45874.
The population of Ohio City, Ohio is 737 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ohio City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $88,500, median household income $55,543, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ohio City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
