What are the schools like in Paulding, OH?

Paulding is served primarily by Paulding Exempted Village. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Paulding?

The median household income in Paulding, OH is $52,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.8%.

What is the weather like in Paulding, OH?

Paulding has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.6 inches.

Paulding, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Paulding, OH affordable or expensive?

Paulding's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Paulding is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,000 and the median rent is $689 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Paulding, OH?

Paulding has a violent crime rate of 28.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 227.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Paulding, OH a Good Place to Live?

Paulding is a small town of 3,638 in Ohio, with a median household income of $52,750 and a 10.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Paulding 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: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Paulding is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Paulding 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: 87.7

Paulding's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Paulding costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Paulding, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$689	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Paulding's violent crime rate is 28.4 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.4 /100k

Property Crime

227.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Paulding is served primarily by Paulding Exempted Village. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Paulding, OH	National Avg
School District	Paulding Exempted Village	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Paulding sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation and 23.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Paulding, OH
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.0"
Annual Snowfall	23.6"

Demographics

Metric	Paulding, OH	National Avg
Population	3,638	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Paulding

Paulding, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45879

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paulding, OH affordable or expensive?

Paulding's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Paulding roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,000 and median rent is $689/month.

What is the crime rate in Paulding, OH?

Paulding's violent crime rate is 28.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 227.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Paulding?

Public schools in Paulding are operated by Paulding Exempted Village. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Paulding, OH a good place to live?

Paulding, OH has a population of 3,638, a median household income of $52,750, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Paulding?

Paulding averages 32.5°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches with about 23.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Paulding?

Paulding, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45879.

What is the population of Paulding?

The population of Paulding, Ohio is 3,638 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Paulding?

Key numbers for living in Paulding: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $106,000, median household income $52,750, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paulding side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.