Below Average CostNear National AverageWoodridge Local
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Peninsula is a small town of 633 in Ohio, with a median household income of $121,111
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Peninsula stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Peninsula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Peninsula 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: 92.8
Peninsula's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Peninsula costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Peninsula, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$414,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$121,111
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Peninsula's violent crime rate is 582.5 per 100,000 residents
— 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
582.5 /100k
Property Crime
1553.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Peninsula is served primarily by Woodridge Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Peninsula, OH
National Avg
School District
Woodridge Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
59.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Peninsula sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 65.4 inches of snow per year.
Peninsula's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Peninsula roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $414,100 and median rent is $1,125/month.
Peninsula's violent crime rate is 582.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1553.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Peninsula are operated by Woodridge Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 59.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Peninsula, OH has a population of 633, a median household income of $121,111, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Peninsula averages 33.4°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 65.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Peninsula, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44264.
The population of Peninsula, Ohio is 633 with a median age of 51.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Peninsula: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $414,100, median household income $121,111, crime index 122 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peninsula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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