Shreve is a small town of 1,680 in Ohio, with a median household income of $63,750
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shreve 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 Shreve is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shreve 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: 89.4
Shreve's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shreve costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shreve, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$767
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shreve's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.7 /100k
Property Crime
977.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shreve is served primarily by Triway Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shreve, OH
National Avg
School District
Triway Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shreve sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Shreve's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shreve roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,700 and median rent is $767/month.
Shreve's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 977.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shreve are operated by Triway Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shreve, OH has a population of 1,680, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Shreve averages 34.5°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shreve, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44676.
The population of Shreve, Ohio is 1,680 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shreve: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $125,700, median household income $63,750, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shreve side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
