What are the schools like in Rossford, OH?

Rossford is served primarily by Rossford Exempted Village. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Rossford?

The median household income in Rossford, OH is $74,886 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Rossford, OH?

Rossford has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Rossford, OH affordable or expensive?

Rossford's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rossford is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $165,400 and the median rent is $816 per month.

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

Rossford has a violent crime rate of 50.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 623.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rossford, OH a Good Place to Live?

Rossford is a small town of 6,314 in Ohio, with a median household income of $74,886 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Rossford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rossford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rossford 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: 90.4

Rossford's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rossford costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rossford, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$165,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$816	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,886	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rossford's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.5 /100k

Property Crime

623.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rossford is served primarily by Rossford Exempted Village. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rossford, OH	National Avg
School District	Rossford Exempted Village	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rossford sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation and 37.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rossford, OH
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	36.0"
Annual Snowfall	37.4"

Demographics

Metric	Rossford, OH	National Avg
Population	6,314	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Rossford

Rossford, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43460

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rossford, OH affordable or expensive?

Rossford's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rossford roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $165,400 and median rent is $816/month.

What is the crime rate in Rossford, OH?

Rossford's violent crime rate is 50.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 623.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rossford?

Public schools in Rossford are operated by Rossford Exempted Village. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rossford, OH a good place to live?

Rossford, OH has a population of 6,314, a median household income of $74,886, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Rossford?

Rossford averages 33.6°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches with about 37.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rossford?

Rossford, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43460.

What is the population of Rossford?

The population of Rossford, Ohio is 6,314 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rossford?

Key numbers for living in Rossford: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $165,400, median household income $74,886, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rossford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.