Ostrander is a small town of 952 in Ohio, with a median household income of $137,171
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ostrander stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Ostrander is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ostrander 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: 94.5
Ostrander's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ostrander costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ostrander, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$414,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$938
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$137,171
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ostrander's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.0 /100k
Property Crime
707.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ostrander is served primarily by Buckeye Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ostrander, OH
National Avg
School District
Buckeye Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ostrander sees average highs of 35.0°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Ostrander's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ostrander roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $414,800 and median rent is $938/month.
Ostrander's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ostrander are operated by Buckeye Valley Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 41.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ostrander, OH has a population of 952, a median household income of $137,171, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Ostrander averages 35.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ostrander, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43061.
The population of Ostrander, Ohio is 952 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ostrander: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $414,800, median household income $137,171, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ostrander side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.