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Steubenville is a small city of 18,175 in Ohio, with a median household income of $42,725
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Steubenville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Steubenville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Steubenville 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: 88.8
Steubenville's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Steubenville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Steubenville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$704
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,725
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Steubenville's violent crime rate is 122.0 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.0 /100k
Property Crime
2877.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Steubenville is served primarily by Steubenville City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Steubenville, OH
National Avg
School District
Steubenville City
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Steubenville sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Steubenville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Steubenville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,100 and median rent is $704/month.
Steubenville's violent crime rate is 122.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2877.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Steubenville are operated by Steubenville City.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 28.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Steubenville, OH has a population of 18,175, a median household income of $42,725, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
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.
Steubenville averages 36.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Steubenville, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 43952, 43953.
The population of Steubenville, Ohio is 18,175 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Steubenville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $120,100, median household income $42,725, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Steubenville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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