Senecaville is a small town of 449 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,036
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Senecaville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Senecaville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Senecaville 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: 86.9
Senecaville's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Senecaville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Senecaville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$665
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,036
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Senecaville's violent crime rate is 23.2 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
23.2 /100k
Property Crime
504.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Senecaville is served primarily by Rolling Hills Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Senecaville, OH
National Avg
School District
Rolling Hills Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Senecaville sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.4 inches of snow per year.
Senecaville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Senecaville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,300 and median rent is $665/month.
Senecaville's violent crime rate is 23.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 504.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Senecaville are operated by Rolling Hills Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Senecaville, OH has a population of 449, a median household income of $48,036, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Senecaville averages 38.2°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 17.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Senecaville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43780.
The population of Senecaville, Ohio is 449 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Senecaville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $96,300, median household income $48,036, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Senecaville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
