Suffield is a small town of 1,055 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,425
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Suffield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Suffield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Suffield 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: 92.8
Suffield's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Suffield costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Suffield, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,052
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,425
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Suffield's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
89.2 /100k
Property Crime
960.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Suffield is served primarily by Field Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Suffield, OH
National Avg
School District
Field Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Suffield sees average highs of 36.7°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Suffield's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Suffield roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,700 and median rent is $1,052/month.
Suffield's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 960.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Suffield are operated by Field Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Suffield, OH has a population of 1,055, a median household income of $56,425, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Suffield averages 36.7°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 47.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Suffield, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44260.
The population of Suffield, Ohio is 1,055 with a median age of 56.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Suffield: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $166,700, median household income $56,425, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Suffield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
