Sunbury is a small town of 6,933 in Ohio, with a median household income of $92,115
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sunbury stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sunbury is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sunbury 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: 94.5
Sunbury's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sunbury costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sunbury, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$294,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,526
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$92,115
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sunbury's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.0 /100k
Property Crime
707.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sunbury is served primarily by Big Walnut Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sunbury, OH
National Avg
School District
Big Walnut Local
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sunbury sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Sunbury's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sunbury roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $294,600 and median rent is $1,526/month.
Sunbury's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sunbury are operated by Big Walnut Local.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sunbury, OH has a population of 6,933, a median household income of $92,115, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Sunbury averages 37.7°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches
with about 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sunbury, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43074.
The population of Sunbury, Ohio is 6,933 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sunbury: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $294,600, median household income $92,115, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sunbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
