Orwell is a small town of 1,804 in Ohio, with a median household income of $42,063
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Orwell 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 Orwell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Orwell 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: 89.8
Orwell's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Orwell costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Orwell, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$127,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$805
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
45.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Orwell's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
89.5 /100k
Property Crime
698.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Orwell is served primarily by Grand Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Orwell, OH
National Avg
School District
Grand Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Orwell sees average highs of 32.2°F in January
and 80.6°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 89.9 inches of snow per year.
Orwell's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Orwell roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $127,800 and median rent is $805/month.
Orwell's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 698.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Orwell are operated by Grand Valley Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Orwell, OH has a population of 1,804, a median household income of $42,063, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
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.
Orwell averages 32.2°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 89.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Orwell, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44076.
The population of Orwell, Ohio is 1,804 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Orwell: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $127,800, median household income $42,063, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orwell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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