Russia is a small town of 841 in Ohio, with a median household income of $71,250
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Russia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Russia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Russia 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: 93.5
Russia's overall cost of living index is 93.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Russia costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Russia, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$242,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$858
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Russia's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.5 /100k
Property Crime
1074.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Russia is served primarily by Russia Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Russia, OH
National Avg
School District
Russia Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Russia sees average highs of 35.9°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.0 inches of snow per year.
Russia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Russia roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $242,700 and median rent is $858/month.
Russia's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Russia are operated by Russia Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Russia, OH has a population of 841, a median household income of $71,250, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
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.
Russia averages 35.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 26.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Russia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45363.
The population of Russia, Ohio is 841 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Russia: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $242,700, median household income $71,250, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Russia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.