What are the schools like in South Russell, OH?

School district data for South Russell is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in South Russell?

The median household income in South Russell, OH is $175,343 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in South Russell, OH?

South Russell has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 113.7 inches.

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

Q: Is South Russell, OH affordable or expensive?

South Russell's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Russell is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $387,600 and the median rent is $1,882 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in South Russell, OH?

South Russell has a violent crime rate of 13.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 118.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Russell, OH a Good Place to Live?

South Russell is a small town of 3,966 in Ohio, with a median household income of $175,343 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: South Russell stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All South Russell 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: 102.1

South Russell's overall cost of living index is 102.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in South Russell costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	South Russell, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$387,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,882	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$175,343	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South Russell's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

13.9 /100k

Property Crime

118.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	South Russell, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	72.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Russell sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation and 113.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Russell, OH
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	44.5"
Annual Snowfall	113.7"

Demographics

Metric	South Russell, OH	National Avg
Population	3,966	—
Median Age	46.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chagrin Falls, OH 3 mi Bainbridge, OH 4 mi Bentleyville, OH 5 mi Moreland Hills, OH 6 mi Hunting Valley, OH 6 mi

South Russell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Russell, OH affordable or expensive?

South Russell's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts South Russell roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $387,600 and median rent is $1,882/month.

What is the crime rate in South Russell, OH?

South Russell's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 118.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Russell?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is South Russell, OH a good place to live?

South Russell, OH has a population of 3,966, a median household income of $175,343, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 South Russell?

South Russell averages 33.6°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches with about 113.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South Russell?

The population of South Russell, Ohio is 3,966 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Russell?

Key numbers for living in South Russell: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $387,600, median household income $175,343, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Russell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.