Russells Point is a small town of 1,240 in Ohio, with a median household income of $38,224
and a 9.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Russells Point stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Russells Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Russells Point 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: 87.4
Russells Point's overall cost of living index is 87.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Russells Point costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Russells Point, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$622
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,224
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Russells Point's violent crime rate is 78.8 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
78.8 /100k
Property Crime
497.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Russells Point, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Russells Point sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Russells Point's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Russells Point roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,800 and median rent is $622/month.
Russells Point's violent crime rate is 78.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Russells Point, OH has a population of 1,240, a median household income of $38,224, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
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.
Russells Point averages 36.3°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Russells Point, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43348.
The population of Russells Point, Ohio is 1,240 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Russells Point: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $118,800, median household income $38,224, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Russells Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
