Ravenna is a small city of 11,323 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,221
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ravenna stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ravenna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ravenna 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
Ravenna's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ravenna costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ravenna, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$870
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,221
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ravenna's violent crime rate is 134.1 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
134.1 /100k
Property Crime
1779.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ravenna is served primarily by Ravenna City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ravenna, OH
National Avg
School District
Ravenna City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ravenna sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.0 inches of snow per year.
Ravenna's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ravenna roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,300 and median rent is $870/month.
Ravenna's violent crime rate is 134.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1779.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ravenna are operated by Ravenna City.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ravenna, OH has a population of 11,323, a median household income of $48,221, 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.
Ravenna averages 33.9°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 45.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ravenna, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44266.
The population of Ravenna, Ohio is 11,323 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ravenna: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $123,300, median household income $48,221, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ravenna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
